Meaning of 'Play for keeps'
What does the saying 'Play for keeps' mean?
Idiom: Play for keeps
Meaning:
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.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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