what happens in (some place) stays in (that place)
what happens in (some place) stays in (that place)
Anything scandalous or private that happens with or is revealed to someone or some group in a particular setting will remain a secret from other people afterward. Modeled on the former advertising slogan of Las Vegas, Nevada: "What Happens Here, Stays Here." A: "Guys, please don't tell my wife what happened while we were on vacation." B: "Of course, man—what happens in Utah stays in Utah." A: "Look, what I told you during our hike needs to stay between us." B: "I understand. What happened in the mountains stays in the mountains, OK?" Before we start today's session, I just want to emphasize that what happens in group therapy stays in group therapy. Don't go home and talk about what other people shared today.
See also: happen, stay, what
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- know where (all) the bodies are buried
- know where all the bodies are buried
- know where the bodies are buried
- the tea is piping hot
- what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas
- what happens on the road stays on the road
- what happens on tour stays on tour
- intimidate (one) with (something)
- intimidate with
- the goods on