Search Results for 'keep'

Search Results

Enter Word:   Include Definitions

Total results: 84 | Showing page 4 of 4

Keep under wraps
If you keep something under wraps, you keep it secret or concealed until some time in the future.

---

Keep a straight face
If you keep a straight face,  look serious and do not laugh even though you want to.

---

Keep the flag flying
If you keep the flag flying, you continue to support something, especially when it is not popular to do so.

---

Keep on a short leash
If you keep someone on a short lease, you restrict them and control what they do.(On a tight leash is also used.)

---

Close to the chest
If you keep things close to the chest, you keep things secret or take no risks.

---

Close to the vest
If you keep things close to the vest, you try to keep things secret or avoid taking risks.

---

Hold fire
If you hold your fire, you delay a decision, or keep criticism back.('Hang your fire' is also used.)

---

Hang fire
If you hang your fire, you delay a decision, or keep criticism back.('Hold your fire' is also used.)

---

Young at Heart
If you are 'Young at Heart', you think, feel or act like young person despite being older. Example: Despite being over seventy he keeps playing tennis every day.  He is truly amazing and so young at heart!

---

 

Suggest an Idiom

If you searched for an idiom that you know should be listed here, please use our online form to let us know about it.