hide ideas

[haɪd aɪˈdɪəz]
verb phrase
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
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conceal thoughtssuppress ideaskeep secretswithhold opinionsmask thoughts
Antonyms / Antônimos
share ideasexpress thoughtsvoice opinionsdisclose ideasreveal thoughts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esconder ideias
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
guardar ideias
alternative phrasing emphasizing retention rather than concealment
São Paulo
esconder ideias / guardar para si
used in business contexts; 'guardar para si' emphasizes keeping to oneself
Portugal
esconder ideias / manter ideias em segredo
Portuguese preference for more formal phrasing in professional settings

Related Words

brainstormcreativityinnovationsecrecycommunication

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep ideas close to the chest
hold back ideas
play cards close to the vest
keep ideas in the dark
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