in confidence

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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She said she was later diagnosed with depression, which left her demotivated and lacking in confidence.

From BBC

Sophia Dunkley's 31 from 25 balls gave the home side a positive start after fellow opener Hayley Matthews' golden duck, but a batting line-up lacking in confidence struggled after her departure.

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His prolific scoring earned his team's full respect, and after a hesitant start, he quickly grew in confidence, showing fine temperament and smart tactics in tough situations.

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“He lets out a high-velocity word, and I say, ‘That’s it, you’re not playing,’” said Harbaugh, who even 60 years later asked that the kid’s actual name be kept in confidence.

From Los Angeles Times

Banijay UK said: "While the external investigation is ongoing, we won't be commenting on individual allegations. We encourage anyone wishing to raise issues or concerns to contact us in confidence."

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