Reading set "Idioms with Keep" (Number of items 9)
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keep (one) posted
keep (one) posted {v. phr.}
To receive current information; inform oneself.
My associates phoned me every day and kept me posted on new developments in our business.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
keep a civil tongue in one's head
keep a civil tongue in one's head {v. phr.}
To be polite in speaking.
He was very angry with his boss, but he kept a civil tongue in his head.
The bus driver began yelling at the woman and she told him to keep a civil tongue in his head.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
keep a close check on
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
keep a stiff upper lip
keep a stiff upper lip {v. phr.}
To be brave; face trouble bravely.
He was very much worried about his sick daughter, but he kept a stiff upper lip.
Although he was having some trouble with the engine, the pilot kept a stiff upper lip and landed the plane safely.
Compare: KEEP ONE'S CHIN UP.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
keep a straight face
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
keep abreast (of) someone
keep abreast (of) someone or keep abreast (of) something {v. phr.}
To be informed of the latest developments.
It is difficult to keep abreast of all the various wars that are being waged on planet Earth.
Compare: KEEP STEP WITH.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
keep after
keep after {v.}, {informal}
To speak to (someone) about something again and again; remind over and over again.
Some pupils will do sloppy work unless the teacher keeps after them to write neatly.
Sue's mother had to keep after her to clean her bedroom.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
keep an eye on
1. To watch carefully; not stop paying attention to.
Keep an eye on the stove in case the coffee boils.
You must keep your eye on the ball when you play tennis.
A good driver keeps his eye on the road.
The teacher had her eye on me because she thought I was cheating.
Billy keeps a jealous eye on his toys.
The lion tamer keeps a sharp eye on the lions when he is in the cage.
2. To watch and do what is needed for; mind.
Mother told Jane to keep an eye on the baby while she was in the store.
Mr. Brown told John to keep an eye on the store while he was out.
Syn.: TAKE CARE OF (1).
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms