keep nothing back

Example Sentences

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"If I am to be your ally, I intend to keep nothing back; but I can't help fearing that he may suspect your identity."

From The Diamond Coterie by Lynch, Lawrence L.

From Seton Pasha he knew that he could keep nothing back.

From Dope by Rohmer, Sax

And, after a moment's reflection, she added,—"I will tell him all, and keep nothing back."

From The Clique of Gold by Gaboriau, Émile

Listen! if you will write to the Queen and tell her all about the matter, and keep nothing back, I will bring you pen, ink, and paper.

From Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 by Ulfeldt, Leonora Christina

"I ran away," he said at length, determined to keep nothing back.

From Paul Prescott's Charge by Alger, Horatio