To be guarded about one's personal life

Meaning

To be reluctant to share information about one's personal life.

Examples

• John: 'She's always been <b>guarded about her personal life</b>.'<br>
• Alice: 'I respect her privacy.'
• John: 'I appreciate that level of discretion.'
• Alice: 'He's quite <b>guarded about his personal life</b>; you won't easily pry information from him.'<br>