in confidence

Idioms and Phrases

Also, in strict confidence . Privately, on condition that what is said will not be revealed. For example, The doctor told her in confidence that her mother was terminally ill , or He told us in strict confidence that Gail was pregnant . This idiom was first recorded in 1632. Also see take into one's confidence .

Example Sentences

He made a slow start to his NFL career but is growing in confidence with each passing week.

From BBC

He is growing in confidence, looks comfortable and it looks like Arsenal have a top player on their hands.

From BBC

Bitcoin ETF approval has certainly been a big boost in confidence, with 21% of non-owners saying they’re more likely to invest in cryptocurrency now given the exchange-traded fund wrapper.

From Salon

Fed interest rate changes can take months to filter through to consumers and the broader economy, but they could give a more immediate boost in confidence to businesses, which may help firm up near-term employment.

From Los Angeles Times

In a complaint filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, yoga instructor Alanna Zabel, the author of seven children’s books, accused Sánchez of misappropriating a book concept she originated over a decade ago and shared with Sánchez in confidence.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• clandestinely
• covertly
• furtively
• personally
• privately
• quietly
• stealthily
• surreptitiously