keep nothing back

Example Sentences

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"Kneel, then, and on peril of thy salvation keep nothing back."

From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by Adams, John Turvill

But he could keep nothing back with those clear, trusting eyes fixed upon him, and he gave his message.

From The Weathercock Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias by Cooper, A.W.

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

Royal," said she, "you are greatly wrought up; I think I know why; but take your time, and keep nothing back.

From The Paternoster Ruby by Walk, Charles Edmonds

I am eager to know every petty incident of your life, so please keep nothing back.

From The Dream by Chase, Eliza E.