(inside (someone))

(inside (someone))
(inside (someone))
Fig. to hold one's feelings within; to keep from saying something that one feels strongly about. •

Let's talk about it, John. You shouldn't bottle it up.

Don't bottle up your problems. It's better to talk them out.

Don't bottle it up inside you.

Don't bottle up all your feelings.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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