esconder ideias
1. to conceal or keep one's thoughts, opinions, or creative concepts secret from others
She decided to hide ideas from her competitors until the product launch.
Ela decidiu esconder ideias de seus concorrentes até o lançamento do produto.
2. to refrain from expressing or sharing intellectual contributions in a group or professional setting
Don't hide ideas in meetings; your input is valuable.
Não esconda ideias nas reuniões; sua contribuição é valiosa.
3. to suppress or mask one's genuine thoughts or intentions
He had to hide ideas about the project's flaws during the presentation.
Ele teve que esconder ideias sobre os defeitos do projeto durante a apresentação.
In American business culture, hiding ideas is often discouraged in collaborative environments and brainstorming sessions, as transparency and idea-sharing are valued. In Brazilian workplaces, there may be more discretion depending on competitive context. Intellectual property protection is a legitimate reason for hiding ideas in both cultures.
NYC Slang
keep your ideas under wraps
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