in confidence

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

I think something probably labelled at him was that he was a bit one-dimensional, but he has grown in confidence.

From BBC

Its report said there were allegations of racist, homophobic and misogynistic behaviour in 11 of these - but said it would not name them because allegations were made in confidence and some incidents were ongoing.

From BBC

In his witness statement, he said the Mail exploited "love, connection, trust and bonds to find out information shared in confidence".

From BBC

The board said that despite the uptick in confidence, the index remains below 2022’s average level of 104.5.

From Washington Times

Bailey said the stresses which led to a crisis in confidence in Credit Suisse were down to specific issues in Switzerland's second-largest bank.

From Reuters

Related Words

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