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Keep mumIf you keep mum about something, you keep quiet and don't tell anyone.
Keep posted
If you keep posted about something, you keep up-to-date with information and developments.
Keep at bay
If you keep someone or something at bay, you maintain a safe distance from them.
Keep abreast
If you keep abreast of things, you stay informed about developments.
Keep your hair on
Keep your hair on is advice telling someone to keep calm and not to over-react or get angry.
Keep your chin up
This expression is used to tell someone to have confidence.
Keep your wig on!
This idiom is used to tell someone to calm down.
Keep your pecker up
If someone tells you to keep your pecker up, they are telling you not to let your problems get on top of you and to try to be optimistic.
Keep your shirt on!
This idiom is used to tell someone to calm down.
Keep your powder dry
If you keep your powder dry, you act cautiously so as not to damage your chances.
Keep the wolf at bay
If you keep the wolf at bay, you make enough money to avoid going hungry or falling heavily into debt.
Keep your nose clean
If someone is trying to keep their Nose Clean, they are trying to stay out of trouble by not getting involved in any sort of wrong-doing.
Keep your eyes peeled
If you keep your eyes peeled, you stay alert or watchful.
Keep it under your hat
If you keep something under your hat, you keep it secret.
Keep your options open
If someone's keeping their options open, they aren't going to restrict themselves or rule out any possible course of action.
Keep up with the Joneses
People who try to keep up with the Joneses are competitive about material possessions and always try to have the latest and best things.
Keep your eye on the ball
If you keep your eye on the ball, you stay alert and pay close attention to what is happening.
Keep your fingers crossed
If you are keeping your fingers crossed, you are hoping for a positive outcome.
Keep your eye on the prize
This means that you should keep your focus on achieving a positive end result.
Keep your head above water
If you are just managing to survive financially, you are keeping your head above water.
Keep your ear to the ground
If you keep your ear to the ground, you try to keep informed about something, especially if there are rumours or uncertainties.
Keep someone at arm's length
If you keep someone or something at arm's length, you keep a safe distance away from them.
Keep body and soul together
If you earn enough to cover your basic expenses, but nothing more than that, you earn enough to keep body and soul together.
Keep your nose to the grindstone
If you keep your nose to the grindstone, you work hard and seriously.
Play for keeps
If you are playing for keeps, you take things very seriously and the outcome is very important to you; it is not a mere game.
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