playing for keeps

#1 (**permalink**) 29-Oct-2004, 19:46

Hi,
I would like to know the meaning of the expression "playing for keeps".
I have looked for it all over, but I have not found it.
Thanks
Odile :?

#2 (**permalink**) 30-Oct-2004, 01:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by odilew

Hi,
I would like to know the meaning of the expression "playing for keeps".
I have looked for it all over, but I have not found it.
Thanks
Odile :?

Hi,

If you are playing for keeps, you are playing (cards,etc) with the understanding that the winner gets to keep the winnings.

Hope this helps.
:)


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