K
Idioms beginning with "K"
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Contents of K:
[keep one's eyes peeled] or [keep one's eyes skinned] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To watch carefully; be always looking.
The bird-watcher kept his eyes peeled for bluebirds.
* /When the boys walked through the roads, they kept their eyes skinned for […]
[keep one's feet] {v. phr.}
To keep from falling or slipping down; keep your balance; remain standing.
The boy stumbled on the stairs but was able to keep his feet.
Compare: [REGAIN ONE'S FEET].
[keep one's hand in] {v. phr.}
To keep in practice; continue to take part.
After he retired from teaching, Mr. Brown kept his hand in by giving a lecture once in a while.
* /Mr. Smith left the planning of the trip to his wife, but he kept his hand […]
[keep one's head] also [keep one's wits about one] {v. phr.}
To stay calm when there is trouble or danger.
When Tim heard the fire alarm he kept his head and looked for the nearest exit.
Compare: [COUNT TO TEN]. Contrast: [LOSE ONE'S HEAD].
[keep one's head above water] {v. phr.}
To remain solvent; manage to stay out of debt.
Herb's income declined so drastically that he now has difficulty keeping his head above water.
[keep one's mouth shut] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To be or stay silent. — A rude expression when used as a command.
When the crooks were captured by the police, their leader warned them to keep their mouths shut.
* /Charles began to tell Barry how to […]
[keep one's nose clean] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To stay out of trouble; do only what you should do.
The boss said Jim could have the job as long as he kept his nose clean and worked hard.
* /The policeman warned the boys to keep their noses clean […]