In everyday speech, holding your cards close to your vest means not letting other know what you are doing or thinking.

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Traditional mementos, such as a red-sequined ball gown from a state dinner and scribbled-on speech cards, also are on display.

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You are finally at an event and are armed with your elevator speech and a pocketful of business cards.

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The speech outlined a UK governmental programme dominated by anti-terror and crime measures, including the introduction of ID cards and an anti-terror bill.

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