ここだけの話だ

between you and me

→ ここ

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between you and me An idiomatic way to say that information is confidential or should not be shared with others. Often translated as “between you and me.”

JA: ここだけの話だが、この計画はうまくいかないと思う。

EN: Between you and me, I don't think this plan will work.

ここだけの話だが、彼はかなり愚か者だよ。

Between you and me, he’s quite an idiot.

ここだけの話だよ。

This is just between you and me.

ここだけの話だが、この品物は売れ行きが悪い。

Between you and me, this item isn't selling well.

ここだけの話だけど、あの太った醜い男は減量中なのだ。

Just between you and me, that fat, ugly man is trying to lose weight.