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Region: General | Usage example: Between you and me, the initiative needs more funding.

Between you and me

Meaning

A preface to confidential information.

Usage

Used when sharing a secret or private thought.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Simple prepositional phrase emphasizing privacy.

Used in informal speech for centuries.

Related Idioms

Read between the lines

Identify hidden meaning.

Between a rock and a hard place

Stuck between two negative options.

Few and far between

Scarce or rare.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.