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keep at bayprevent (someone or something) from approaching or having an effect.Rate it:

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keep awayTo prevent from coming.Rate it:

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keep awayTo refrain from coming.Rate it:

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keep away fromTo evade.Rate it:

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keep away fromTo deny access to.Rate it:

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keep away fromTo avoid.Rate it:

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keep backTo prevent from advancing in a course.Rate it:

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keep backTo restrict or restrain.Rate it:

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keep backTo hold back; to refuse to give or share.Rate it:

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Keep Body and Soul TogetherTo have just reason to be alive, just surviving but not living in real senseRate it:

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keep buggin onNever quit; go onRate it:

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keep companyTo socialise.Rate it:

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keep companyTo court.Rate it:

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keep confusion at bayTo keep confusion at bay means to avoid or prevent confusion.Rate it:

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keep downTo repress.Rate it:

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keep downTo cause not to increase or rise.Rate it:

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keep downNot to vomit.Rate it:

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keep downTo lie low. To stay concealed by not standing up.Rate it:

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keep downTo restrain or control.Rate it:

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keep fromTo prevent or restrain ; refrain or cause refrain.Rate it:

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keep fromTo protect or preserve from.Rate it:

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keep hope aliveEven if something seems to become more and more unlikely, do not stop believing in it.Rate it:

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keep houseTo take care of domestic chores; work as a housekeeper.Rate it:

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keep houseTo seclude oneself in one's house in order to evade the demands of creditors.Rate it:

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keep inTo require a pupil to stay after school as a punishment.Rate it:

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keep into stay blazing (of a fire)Rate it:

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keep inTo cause (a fire) to stay blazingRate it:

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keep inUsed other than as an idiom: see keep, in.Rate it:

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keep in withTo continue to have a good relationship withRate it:

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keep it between the ditchesTo stay out of trouble or follow a righteous (God-fearing) path.Rate it:

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keep it downTo be quiet.Rate it:

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keep it in mindconsider it; think about itRate it:

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keep it in one's pantsTo refrain from trying to have sex with someone.Rate it:

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keep it one hundredTo be authentic, true to oneself.Rate it:

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keep it realIn the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.Rate it:

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keep it realTo be authentic, true to oneself; to be cool.Rate it:

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keep it togetherTo maintain composure; to avoid an overly emotional reaction; to suppress an instinct or urge.Rate it:

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keep it upTo maintain or continue a positive streak.Rate it:

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keep it upTo maintain one's erection.Rate it:

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keep me in mindremember me; think of meRate it:

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keep mumDo not talk; especially keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.Rate it:

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keep offTo stay or cause to stay at a distance.Rate it:

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keep onPersist or continue.Rate it:

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keep onTo remain in an existing position.Rate it:

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keep on truckinTo continue or persist, regardless of circumstances or setbacks; to keep trying or striving.Rate it:

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keep on truckin'To continue or persist, regardless of circumstances or setbacks; to keep trying or striving.Rate it:

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keep on truckingto persevereRate it:

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keep one on one's toesTo keep one attentive, active, busy or alert.Rate it:

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keep one's cards close to one's chestTo avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.Rate it:

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keep one's chin upTo remain positive and cheerful.Rate it:

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