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Letter: k
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 215 (50 per page)Kangaroo court
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A kangaroo court is an illegal tribunal set up by a group of people who have taken the law into their own hands and conduct trials which deny fundamental justice.
kangaroo court (plural kangaroo courts)
1. (idiomatic) A judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, abusive, or otherwise unjust.
Examples:
Calm down please! Is this a meeting or a kangaroo court?
A kangaroo court is an illegal tribunal set up by a group of people who have taken the law into their own hands and conduct trials which deny fundamental justice.
kangaroo court (plural kangaroo courts)
1. (idiomatic) A judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, abusive, or otherwise unjust.
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Calm down please! Is this a meeting or a kangaroo court?
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Kangaroo piss
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kangaroo piss (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see kangaroo, piss.
2. (Australia, vulgar, slang) Beer, especially of inferior quality.
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kangaroo piss (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see kangaroo, piss.
2. (Australia, vulgar, slang) Beer, especially of inferior quality.
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Keel over
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keel over (third-person singular simple present keels over, present participle keeling over, simple past and past participle keeled over)
1. (intransitive, nautical) Of a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover; to capsize.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To collapse in a faint; to black out; to die.
? We should all go inside, before somebody <
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keel over (third-person singular simple present keels over, present participle keeling over, simple past and past participle keeled over)
1. (intransitive, nautical) Of a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover; to capsize.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To collapse in a faint; to black out; to die.
? We should all go inside, before somebody <
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Keen as mustard
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(to be) keen as mustard
1. (simile) To be very keen, enthusiastic, eager.
? He was keen as mustard to begin the new job, until he learned what it really entailed.
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(to be) keen as mustard
1. (simile) To be very keen, enthusiastic, eager.
? He was keen as mustard to begin the new job, until he learned what it really entailed.
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Keep a civil tongue
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People who keep a civil tongue express themselves in polite terms.
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Don't speak ro rudely! You must learn to keep a civil tongue in all circumstances.
People who keep a civil tongue express themselves in polite terms.
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Don't speak ro rudely! You must learn to keep a civil tongue in all circumstances.
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Keep a close watch on
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keep a close watch on
1. (idiomatic) to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
? The prime minister asked the home secretary to keep a close watch on the flooding situation.
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keep a close watch on
1. (idiomatic) to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
? The prime minister asked the home secretary to keep a close watch on the flooding situation.
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Keep a cool head
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keep a cool head
1. (idiomatic) to keep one's cool; to stay calm
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keep a cool head
1. (idiomatic) to keep one's cool; to stay calm
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Keep a level head
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If you keep a level head, you remain calm and sensible no matter how difficult or distressful the situation may be.
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All through the hijacking the pilot kept a level head.
If you keep a level head, you remain calm and sensible no matter how difficult or distressful the situation may be.
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All through the hijacking the pilot kept a level head.
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Keep a lid on
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keep a lid on (often with -it)
1. (idiomatic, imperative) To keep something secret.
? It's supposed to be a surprise, so try to keep a lid on it, will you?
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keep a lid on (often with -it)
1. (idiomatic, imperative) To keep something secret.
? It's supposed to be a surprise, so try to keep a lid on it, will you?
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Keep a low profile
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A person who keeps a low profile tries not to attract public attention.
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The inventor is a discreet man who keeps a low profile.
A person who keeps a low profile tries not to attract public attention.
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The inventor is a discreet man who keeps a low profile.
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Keep a stiff upper lip
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If a person keeps a stiff upper lip, they contain their emotion and do not let other people see their feelings.
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When she heard the bad news, she kept a stiff upper lip.
If a person keeps a stiff upper lip, they contain their emotion and do not let other people see their feelings.
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When she heard the bad news, she kept a stiff upper lip.
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Keep a weather eye open
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keep a weather eye open
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.
2. (rare, obsolete) to be alert; to concentrate on a matter in hand.
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keep a weather eye open
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.
2. (rare, obsolete) to be alert; to concentrate on a matter in hand.
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Keep an eye on
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keep an eye on
1. (idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to.
? I must keep an eye on this sauce in case it curdles.
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keep an eye on
1. (idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to.
? I must keep an eye on this sauce in case it curdles.
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Keep an eye open
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keep an eye open
1. (idiomatic) To maintain vigilance for someone or something.
2. (idiomatic) To maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.
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keep an eye open
1. (idiomatic) To maintain vigilance for someone or something.
2. (idiomatic) To maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.
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Keep an eye out
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keep an eye out
1. (idiomatic) To watch for, look for, or search for.
? I think we're getting close, so keep an eye out for the next street.
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keep an eye out
1. (idiomatic) To watch for, look for, or search for.
? I think we're getting close, so keep an eye out for the next street.
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Keep an eye peeled
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keep an eye peeled
1. (idiomatic) To look out (for something) attentively.
? Keep an eye peeled, you never know when the ice-cream truck will pass by.
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keep an eye peeled
1. (idiomatic) To look out (for something) attentively.
? Keep an eye peeled, you never know when the ice-cream truck will pass by.
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Keep at arm's length
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If you keep someone at arm's length, you do not allow yourself to become too friendly with them.
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It's not easy to become friends with Sophie; she tends to keep everyone at arm's length.
If you keep someone at arm's length, you do not allow yourself to become too friendly with them.
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It's not easy to become friends with Sophie; she tends to keep everyone at arm's length.
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Keep body and soul together
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If someone is able to keep body and soul together, they manage to survive.
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He was unemployed and homeless, but somehow he managed to keep body and soul together.
If someone is able to keep body and soul together, they manage to survive.
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He was unemployed and homeless, but somehow he managed to keep body and soul together.
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Keep company
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keep company
1. (transitive, intransitive, idiomatic, dated) To court.
? It was rumoured that the lady and the gentleman were keeping company.
? He was keeping company with her.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To socialise.
? If you care about your reputation you ought to be careful who you keep company with.
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keep company
1. (transitive, intransitive, idiomatic, dated) To court.
? It was rumoured that the lady and the gentleman were keeping company.
? He was keeping company with her.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To socialise.
? If you care about your reputation you ought to be careful who you keep company with.
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Keep feet on ground
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A person who keeps their feet on the ground continues to act in a sensible and practical way, even if they become successful.
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Success hasn't changed him. He has always kept his feet on the ground.
A person who keeps their feet on the ground continues to act in a sensible and practical way, even if they become successful.
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Success hasn't changed him. He has always kept his feet on the ground.
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Keep fingers crossed
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If you keep your fingers crossed, you hope that something will be successful.
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I'm doing my driving test tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
If you keep your fingers crossed, you hope that something will be successful.
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I'm doing my driving test tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
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Keep head above water
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To keep one's head above water means to try to survive by staying out of debt, for example a small business.
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Business has been slow, but we've managed to keep our head above water.
To keep one's head above water means to try to survive by staying out of debt, for example a small business.
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Business has been slow, but we've managed to keep our head above water.
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Keep house
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keep house (third-person singular simple present keeps house, present participle keeping house, simple past and past participle kept house)
1. (idiomatic) To take care of domestic chores; work as a housekeeper.
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keep house (third-person singular simple present keeps house, present participle keeping house, simple past and past participle kept house)
1. (idiomatic) To take care of domestic chores; work as a housekeeper.
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Keep in
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keep in (third-person singular simple present keeps in, present participle keeping in, simple past and past participle kept in)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see keep, in.
2. To require a pupil to stay after school as a punishment.
3. to stay blazing (of a fire)
4. To cause (a fire) to stay blazing
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keep in (third-person singular simple present keeps in, present participle keeping in, simple past and past participle kept in)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see keep, in.
2. To require a pupil to stay after school as a punishment.
3. to stay blazing (of a fire)
4. To cause (a fire) to stay blazing
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Keep in proportion
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If you react to a situation in a sensible way, without exaggerating the importance or seriousness of the facts, you keep things in proportion.
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Yes, we've got a problem, but let's try to keep things in proportion.
If you react to a situation in a sensible way, without exaggerating the importance or seriousness of the facts, you keep things in proportion.
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Yes, we've got a problem, but let's try to keep things in proportion.
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Keep it between the ditches
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keep it between the ditches
1. (idiomatic) To stay out of trouble or follow a righteous (God-fearing) path.
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keep it between the ditches
1. (idiomatic) To stay out of trouble or follow a righteous (God-fearing) path.
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Keep it real
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keep it real (third-person singular simple present keeps it real, present participle keeping it real, simple past and past participle kept it real)
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) To be authentic, true to oneself; to be cool.
2. In the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.
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keep it real (third-person singular simple present keeps it real, present participle keeping it real, simple past and past participle kept it real)
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) To be authentic, true to oneself; to be cool.
2. In the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.
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Keep it up
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keep it up (third-person singular simple present keeps it up, present participle keeping it up, simple past and past participle kept it up)
1. (idiomatic) To maintain or continue a positive streak.
? The new teacher was so enthusiastic, I hope she can keep it up until the end of the year.
2. (idiomatic) To maintain one's erection.
? Ever hear of Via
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keep it up (third-person singular simple present keeps it up, present participle keeping it up, simple past and past participle kept it up)
1. (idiomatic) To maintain or continue a positive streak.
? The new teacher was so enthusiastic, I hope she can keep it up until the end of the year.
2. (idiomatic) To maintain one's erection.
? Ever hear of Via
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Keep mum
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keep mum
1. (idiomatic) To not talk; especially keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.
? "Be like dad, keep mum" (British wartime poster)
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keep mum
1. (idiomatic) To not talk; especially keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.
? "Be like dad, keep mum" (British wartime poster)
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Keep nose clean
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A person who keeps their nose clean behaves well and avoids trouble.
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He spent a term in prison a few years ago but he's kept his nose clean ever since.
A person who keeps their nose clean behaves well and avoids trouble.
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He spent a term in prison a few years ago but he's kept his nose clean ever since.
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Keep nose to grindstone
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A person who keeps their nose to the grindstone is someone who concentrates on working or studying hard.
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She was so determined to get into the college of her choice that she kept her nose to the grindstone all year.
A person who keeps their nose to the grindstone is someone who concentrates on working or studying hard.
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She was so determined to get into the college of her choice that she kept her nose to the grindstone all year.
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Keep nose to the grindstone
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A person who keeps their nose to the grindstone is someone who concentrates on working or studying hard.
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She was so determined to get into the college of her choice that she kept her nose to the grindstone all year.
A person who keeps their nose to the grindstone is someone who concentrates on working or studying hard.
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She was so determined to get into the college of her choice that she kept her nose to the grindstone all year.
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Keep on
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keep on (third-person singular simple present keeps on, present participle keeping on, simple past and past participle kept on)
1. (idiomatic) persist or continue
? Keep on trucking!
? Mum, Jimmy keeps on poking me!
2. (idiomatic) To remain in an existing position.
? The new boss would like to keep on the present secretary.
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keep on (third-person singular simple present keeps on, present participle keeping on, simple past and past participle kept on)
1. (idiomatic) persist or continue
? Keep on trucking!
? Mum, Jimmy keeps on poking me!
2. (idiomatic) To remain in an existing position.
? The new boss would like to keep on the present secretary.
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Keep on truckin'
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keep on truckin'
1. (idiomatic) To continue or persist, regardless of circumstances or setbacks; to keep trying or striving.
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keep on truckin'
1. (idiomatic) To continue or persist, regardless of circumstances or setbacks; to keep trying or striving.
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Keep on trucking
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keep on trucking
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to persevere
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keep on trucking
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to persevere
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Keep one on one's toes
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keep one on one's toes
1. (idiomatic) To keep one attentive, active, busy or alert.
? Four-year-old twins will certainly keep you on your toes!
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keep one on one's toes
1. (idiomatic) To keep one attentive, active, busy or alert.
? Four-year-old twins will certainly keep you on your toes!
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Keep one's cards close to one's chest
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keep one's cards close to one's chest
1. (idiomatic) To avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.
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keep one's cards close to one's chest
1. (idiomatic) To avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.
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Keep one's cool
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keep one's cool
1. (idiomatic) To remain composed, calm, and even-tempered, especially in a provocative situation.
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keep one's cool
1. (idiomatic) To remain composed, calm, and even-tempered, especially in a provocative situation.
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Keep one's eyes peeled
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keep one's eyes peeled
1. (intransitive, idiomatic, (with "for")) To be on the alert, to be watchful.
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keep one's eyes peeled
1. (intransitive, idiomatic, (with "for")) To be on the alert, to be watchful.
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Keep one's feet on the ground
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A person who keeps their feet on the ground continues to act in a sensible and practical way, even if they become successful.
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His invention was an instant success but he kept his feet on the ground and invested his money very wisely.
A person who keeps their feet on the ground continues to act in a sensible and practical way, even if they become successful.
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His invention was an instant success but he kept his feet on the ground and invested his money very wisely.
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Keep one's fingers crossed
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keep one's fingers crossed
1. (idiomatic) to hope for the best, to show support
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keep one's fingers crossed
1. (idiomatic) to hope for the best, to show support
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Keep one's hair on
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keep one's hair on
1. (idiomatic, UK, colloquial) To stay calm; to be patient.
? All right, all right, just keep your hair on, mate.
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keep one's hair on
1. (idiomatic, UK, colloquial) To stay calm; to be patient.
? All right, all right, just keep your hair on, mate.
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Keep one's head
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keep one's head
1. (idiomatic) To remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.
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keep one's head
1. (idiomatic) To remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.
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Keep one's head above water
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keep one's head above water
1. (idiomatic) To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.
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keep one's head above water
1. (idiomatic) To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.
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Keep one's head down
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keep one's head down
1. Used other than as an idiom.
? I had to keep my head down so my ex wouldn't recognize me as I walked by.
2. (idiomatic) To avoid trouble or attention.
? He's keeping his head down after being blasted for his offensive tweets.
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keep one's head down
1. Used other than as an idiom.
? I had to keep my head down so my ex wouldn't recognize me as I walked by.
2. (idiomatic) To avoid trouble or attention.
? He's keeping his head down after being blasted for his offensive tweets.
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Keep one's lips sealed
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keep one's lips sealed
1. (idiomatic) To keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.
? You can certainly trust me to keep my lips sealed about the matter.
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keep one's lips sealed
1. (idiomatic) To keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.
? You can certainly trust me to keep my lips sealed about the matter.
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Keep one's mouth shut
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keep one's mouth shut
1. (idiomatic) To keep a secret; to refrain from speaking indiscreetly or carelessly; broadly, to refrain from speaking altogether.
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keep one's mouth shut
1. (idiomatic) To keep a secret; to refrain from speaking indiscreetly or carelessly; broadly, to refrain from speaking altogether.
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Keep one's nose clean
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keep one's nose clean
1. (idiomatic) To stay out of trouble, especially by avoiding unlawful behavior.
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keep one's nose clean
1. (idiomatic) To stay out of trouble, especially by avoiding unlawful behavior.
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Keep one's options open
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keep one's options open (third-person singular simple present keeps one's options open, present participle keeping one's options open, simple past and past participle kept one's options open)
1. (idiomatic) To not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.
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keep one's options open (third-person singular simple present keeps one's options open, present participle keeping one's options open, simple past and past participle kept one's options open)
1. (idiomatic) To not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.
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Keep one's pecker up
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keep your pecker up (third-person singular simple present keeps one's pecker up, present participle keeping one's pecker up, simple past and past participle kept one's pecker up)
1. (chiefly UK, idiomatic) To remain cheerful; keep smiling.
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keep your pecker up (third-person singular simple present keeps one's pecker up, present participle keeping one's pecker up, simple past and past participle kept one's pecker up)
1. (chiefly UK, idiomatic) To remain cheerful; keep smiling.
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