K
Idioms beginning with "K"
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[keep one's nose to the grindstone] or [have one's nose to the grindstone] or [hold one's nose to the grindstone] {v. phr.}, {informal}
To work hard all the time; keep busy with boring or tiresome work.
* /Sarah keeps her nose to the grindstone and […]
[keep one's own counsel] {v. phr.}, {formal}
To keep your ideas and plans to yourself.
John listened to what everyone had to say in the discussion, but he kept his own counsel.
* /Although everybody gave Mrs. O'Connor advice about what to do with […]
[keep one's shirt on] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To calm down; keep from losing your temper or getting impatient or excited.
Bob got very angry when John accidentally bumped into him, but John told him to keep his shirt on.
- Usually used as a command; […]
[keep one's word] {v. phr.}
To do what one has promised; fulfill one's promise.
Paul kept his word and paid me the $250 that he owed me right on time.
[keep open house] {v. phr.}
To offer hospitality and entertain those who come at any given time on a certain day or afternoon.
Beth and Charlie have a cottage by the lake where they keep open house on Saturday afternoons during the summer.
[keep out (of)] {v. phr.}
1. To stay out; remain out of.
The sign on the fence said, "Danger! Keep out!"
2. To stave off; not allow in.
The border patrol near El Paso, Texas, is trying to keep illegal immigrants out of the United States.
[keep pace] {v. phr.}
To go as fast; go at the same rate; not get behind.
When they go for a walk, Johnny has to take long steps to keep pace with his father.
When Billy was moved to a more advanced class, he had to work hard to keep pace.
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