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English Idioms :: keep house(1)
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keep.html - {v. phr.} To do the necessary things in a household; do the cooking and cleaning. * /Since their mother died, Mary and her brother keep house for their father./ |
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English Idioms :: keep one's temper
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keep.html - {v. phr.} To make yourself be quiet and peaceful; not become angry. * /The meeting will go smoothly if the president keeps his temper./ * /Dave can't keep his temper when he drives in heavy traffic./ Contrast: LOSE ONE'S TEMPER, BLOW ONE'S STACK. |
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English Idioms :: keep (one) posted
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keep.html - {v. phr.} To receive current information; inform oneself. * /My associates phoned me every day and kept me posted on new developments in our business./ |
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English Idioms :: keep a civil tongue in one's head
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keep.html - {v. phr.} To be polite in speaking. * /He was very angry with his boss, but he kept a civil tongue in his head./ * /The bus driver began yelling at the woman and she told him to keep a civil tongue in his head./ |
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English Idioms :: keep a close check on
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keep.html - See: KEEP TAB(S) ON. |
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English Idioms :: keep a stiff upper lip
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keep.html - {v. phr.} To be brave; face trouble bravely. * /He was very much worried about his sick daughter, but he kept a stiff upper lip./ * /Although he was having some trouble with the engine, the pilot kept a stiff upper lip and landed the plane safely./ Compare: KEEP ONE'S CHIN UP. |
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