hide-one-s-light-under-a-bushel

Verb

(idiomatic) To conceal one's talents or positive qualities, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.

Origin

An allusion to teachings of Jesus Christ in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

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