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Idioms beginning with "K"
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[kangaroo court] {n.}
A self-appointed group that decides what to do to someone who is supposed to have done wrong.
The Chicago mob held a kangaroo court and shot the gangster who competed with Al Capone.
[keel over] {v.}
1. To turn upside down; tip over; overturn. — Usually refers to a boat.
The strong wind made the sailboat keel over and the passengers fell into the water.
2. {informal}
To fall over in a faint; taint.
* /It was so hot during […]
[keen about] or [keen on] {adj. phr.}
Very enthusiastic about someone or something.
It is well known that Queen Elizabeth is keen on horses.
[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.
[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.
[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 […]
[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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