keep

Related to keep: keep busy

keep (one's) peace

To stay quiet despite wanting to say something. Just keep your peace if you don't have anything constructive to add. I knew that anything I said would just make her angry, so I decided to keep my peace.
See also: keep, peace

keep (one's) place

To be aware of the limit of one's role in a particular place or situation. I keep my place and don't bother the CEO when I see him around the office. I'm just an intern, after all.
See also: keep, place
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

keep (something of someone's or something's)

to retain something that belongs to or is associated with someone or something. I would love to keep this handkerchief of yours. I want to keep a memento of the occasion.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

keep

/hold (one's) peace
To be silent.

keep

/know (one's) place
To recognize one's social position and act according to traditional decorum.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See:
  • (someone had) better keep quiet about it
  • (someone had) better keep still about it
  • A hedge between keeps friendship green
  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away
  • Better keep still about it
  • Can you keep a secret?
  • Could you keep a secret?
  • Desert and reward seldom keep company
  • Get your nose out of my business!
  • I'll thank you to keep your opinions to yourself
  • If you can’t stand the heat, keep out of the kitchen
  • Keep a stiff upper lip
  • Keep a thing seven years and you'll find a use for it
  • Keep at it!
  • Keep in there!
  • Keep it real!
  • Keep it up!
  • Keep out of my way
  • Keep out of this!
  • Keep shirt on
  • Keep smiling
  • Keep the faith baby!
  • Keep the faith!
  • Keep this to yourself
  • Keep trying
  • Keep up the good work
  • Keep your chin up
  • Keep your hands to yourself
  • Keep your mouth shut
  • Keep your nose out of my business!
  • Keep your opinions to yourself!
  • Keep your pants on!
  • Keep your shirt on!
  • Keep your shop and your shop will keep you
  • Mind your own business
  • Put your trust in God, and keep your powder dry
  • Why keep a dog and bark yourself?
  • a committee is a group of men who keep minutes and waste hours
  • a hedge between keeps friendship green
  • a man is judged by the company he keeps
  • a man is known by the company he keeps
  • above suspicion
  • abreast of
  • adopt, keep, etc. a high/low profile
  • ahead
  • ahead of
  • ahead of the game
  • an apple a day (keeps the doctor away)
  • an apple a day keeps the doctor away
  • apple a day
  • at arm's length
  • at bay
  • away
  • be in touch
  • be in trim
  • be in with (someone)
  • be on about (something)
  • be, keep, etc. in touch
  • be, keep, etc. in trim
  • be/go/keep on about something
  • be/go/keep on at somebody
  • be/keep in with somebody
  • bear in mind
  • bear something in mind
  • bear/keep somebody/something in mind
  • break (one's) word
  • break faith with (someone or something)
  • break/keep faith with somebody
  • bring (someone or something) under (one's) control
  • bring/get/keep something under control
  • can't keep (one's) eyes off (of) (someone or something)
  • can't keep (one's) hands off (someone)
  • can't take your eyes off someone/something
  • change with the times
  • clear of
  • cross one's fingers
  • desert and reward seldom keep company
  • ear to the ground, have one's
  • ear to the ground, to have/keep an
  • earn (one's) keep
  • earn its keep
  • earn keep
  • earn one's keep
  • earn your keep
  • enough to keep body and soul together
  • foot in both camps
  • for keeps
  • get (someone or something) under (one's) control
  • get (someone) onside
  • get into bad company
  • get into/keep bad company
  • get on the good side of (someone)
  • get on the wrong side of (someone)
  • get one's feet on the ground
  • get the ball rolling
  • get/keep on the right/wrong side of somebody
  • get/keep somebody onside
  • get/keep/set/start the ball rolling
  • go on (and on) about (something)
  • hands off
  • have (one's) feet on the ground
  • have (one's) finger on the pulse
  • have (one's) fingers crossed
  • have (one's) nose to the grindstone
  • have (one's) wits about (one)
  • have (someone) on a string
  • have (something) up (one's) sleeve
  • have a clear head
  • have a hand in
  • have an/(one's) ear to the ground
  • have one's eye on
  • have one's wits about one
  • have shoulder to the wheel
  • have someone on a string
  • have/keep a clear head
  • have/keep an open mind
  • have/keep both/your feet on the ground
  • have/keep somebody on a string
  • have/keep something up your sleeve
  • have/keep your finger on the pulse
  • have/keep your fingers crossed
  • have/keep your wits about you
  • head above water, keep one's
  • hold (one's) cards close to (one's) chest
  • hold (one's) end up
  • hold (one's) peace
  • hold (someone or something) at bay
  • hold (someone or something) in check
  • hold (something) in reserve
  • hold back
  • hold down
  • hold end of the bargain up
  • hold in
  • hold in reserve and keep in reserve
  • hold off
  • hold one's end up
  • hold one's temper
  • hold one's tongue
  • hold someone's feet to the fire
  • hold/keep somebody/something at bay
  • if you can't stand the heat, keep out of the kitchen
  • if you keep your mouth shut, you won't put your foot in it
  • in good shape
  • in proportion
  • in step
  • in the back of mind
  • in the dark
  • in the dark, to be/keep someone
  • in the picture
  • in touch, be
  • in with, be
  • keep
  • keep (a) close watch on (someone or something)
  • keep (a) count (of someone or something)
  • keep (an amount of) balls in the air
  • keep (an amount of) plates spinning
  • keep (close) watch
  • keep (close) watch for (someone or something)
  • keep (close) watch over (someone or something)
  • keep (going) on about (someone or something)
  • keep (going) on about (something)
  • keep (going) on at (one)
  • keep (it) in mind (that)
  • keep (on) trying
  • keep (one's) (something) warm
  • keep (one's) cards close to (one's) chest
  • keep (one's) cards close to (one's) vest
  • keep (one's) chair
  • keep (one's) chin up
  • keep (one's) cool
  • keep (one's) distance
  • keep (one's) distance from (someone or something)
  • keep (one's) ears open
  • keep (one's) end of the bargain up
  • keep (one's) end up
  • keep (one's) eye on the ball
  • keep (one's) eye out for (someone or something)
  • keep (one's) eye(s) open (for someone or something)
  • keep (one's) eye(s) out (for something or someone)
  • keep (one's) eye(s) peeled (for something or someone)
  • keep (one's) eye(s) skinned (for someone or something)
  • keep (one's) eyes on (someone or something)
  • keep (one's) feet
  • keep (one's) feet on the ground
  • keep (one's) finger on the pulse
  • keep (one's) finger on the pulse (of something)
  • keep (one's) fingers crossed
  • keep (one's) hair on
  • keep (one's) hand in (something)
  • keep (one's) hands clean
  • keep (one's) hands off (something or someone)
  • keep (one's) hands to (oneself)
  • keep (one's) head
  • keep (one's) head above water
  • keep (one's) head below the parapet
  • keep (one's) head down
  • keep (one's) head on a swivel
  • keep (one's) head right
  • keep (one's) lips sealed
  • keep (one's) mind on (something)
  • keep (one's) mouth shut
  • keep (one's) nose clean
  • keep (one's) nose out of (someone's) business
  • keep (one's) nose out of (something)
  • keep (one's) nose to the grindstone
  • keep (one's) opinions to (oneself)
  • keep (one's) options open
  • keep (one's) own counsel
  • keep (one's) pants on
  • keep (one's) paws off (something or someone)
  • keep (one's) peace
  • keep (one's) pecker up
  • keep (one's) place
  • keep (one's) powder dry
  • keep (one's) promise
  • keep (one's) seat
  • keep (one's) shirt on
  • keep (one's) shoulder to the wheel
  • keep (one's) slate clean
  • keep (one's) socks on
  • keep (one's) temper
  • keep (one's) voice down
  • keep (one's) weather eye open
  • keep (one's) wig on
  • keep (one's) wits about (one)
  • keep (one's) word
  • keep (one's)/a beady eye on (someone or something)
  • keep (one's)/an eye on (someone or something)
  • keep (one) amused
  • keep (one) at arm's length
  • keep (one) dangling
  • keep (one) going
  • keep (one) guessing
  • keep (one) hanging (in midair)
  • keep (one) honest
  • keep (one) in (one's) place
  • keep (one) in line
  • keep (one) in stitches
  • keep (one) in suspense
  • keep (one) on (one's) toes
  • keep (one) on a string
  • keep (one) on a tight leash
  • keep (one) on tenterhooks
  • keep (one) on the edge of (one's) chair
  • keep (one) on the edge of (one's) seat
  • keep (one) on the hop
  • keep (one) posted
  • keep (one) sweet
  • keep (one) waiting
  • keep (oneself) busy
  • keep (oneself) to (oneself)
  • keep (some kind of) hours
  • keep (someone or oneself) in ignorance
  • keep (someone or something) about
  • keep (someone or something) apart
  • keep (someone or something) at a distance
  • keep (someone or something) at arm's length
  • keep (someone or something) at bay
  • keep (someone or something) down
  • keep (someone or something) for (someone or something)
  • keep (someone or something) in check
  • keep (someone or something) in order
  • keep (someone or something) in sight
  • keep (someone or something) on (their or its) feet
  • keep (someone or something) under (one's) control
  • keep (someone or something) up to date
  • keep (someone or something) within bounds
  • keep (someone or something, or oneself) at a distance
  • keep (someone) in the dark (about something)
  • keep (someone) in the loop
  • keep (someone) in the picture
  • keep (someone) on a short leash
  • keep (someone) on ice
  • keep (someone) onside
  • keep (someone) posted, to
  • keep (someone) under (one's) thumb
  • keep (something) by
  • keep (something) close to (one's) chest
  • keep (something) dark
  • keep (something) for a rainy day
  • keep (something) for another time/day/week/etc.
  • keep (something) in proportion
  • keep (something) in reserve
  • keep (something) light
  • keep (something) on the down low
  • keep (something) on the hush
  • keep (something) on the hush-hush
  • keep (something) straight (in one's mind/head)
  • keep (something) to (oneself)
  • keep (something) to a minimum
  • keep (something) under (one's) hat
  • keep (something) under one's hat, to
  • keep (something) under wraps
  • keep (something) up (one's) sleeve
  • keep (two or more people) straight (in one's mind/head)
  • keep (up) (one's) end of the bargain
  • keep (up) (one's) side of the bargain
  • keep a
  • keep a (close) watch
  • keep a beady eye on somebody/something
  • keep a civil tongue
  • keep a civil tongue in (one's) head
  • keep a civil tongue in one's head
  • keep a civil tongue in your head
  • keep a clean sheet
  • keep a clear head
  • keep a close eye on (someone or something)
  • keep a close eye/watch on somebody/something
  • keep a close rein on (someone or something)
  • keep a close watch on
  • keep a close watch over (someone or something)
  • keep a cool head
  • keep a dog and bark (oneself)
  • keep a dog and bark yourself
  • keep a firm grip on
  • keep a firm grip on (someone or something)
  • keep a level head
  • keep a lid on
  • keep a lid on (something)
  • keep a low profile
  • keep a promise
  • keep a secret
  • keep a sharp lookout (for something or someone)
  • keep a stiff upper lip
  • keep a stiff upper lip, to
  • keep a straight face
  • keep a straight face, to
  • keep a tab on (someone or something)
  • keep a thing seven years, and you'll (always) find a use for it
  • keep a tight grip on (someone or something)
  • keep a tight rein on
  • keep a tight rein on (someone or something)
  • keep a tight rein on somebody/something
  • keep a tight rein on someone/something
  • keep a weather eye on
  • keep a weather eye on (someone or something)
  • keep a weather eye on something/open for something
  • keep a weather eye on something/someone
  • keep a weather eye open
  • keep a weather eye out
  • keep about
  • keep abreast of
  • keep abreast of something
  • keep across (something)
  • keep after
  • keep after (someone or something)
  • keep ahead
  • keep ahead (of someone or something)
  • keep all the plates spinning
  • keep an act up
  • keep an ear out (for someone or something)
  • keep an ear to the ground
  • keep an even keel
  • keep an eye on
  • keep an eye on, to
  • keep an eye open
  • keep an eye out
  • keep an eye out for
  • keep an eye out for (someone or something)
  • keep an eye peeled (for something or someone)
  • keep an open mind
  • keep an/(one's) ear close to the ground
  • keep an/(one's) ear to the ground
  • keep an/your eye on somebody/something
  • keep apart
  • keep around
  • keep astride of (something)
  • keep at
  • keep at (one) about (something)
  • keep at (someone or something)
  • keep at a distance
  • keep at arm's length from
  • keep at arm's length from (someone or something)
  • keep at arm's length, to
  • keep at it
  • keep away
  • keep away (from someone or something)
  • keep back
  • keep bad company
  • keep balls in the air
  • keep banker's hours
  • keep behind
  • keep body and soul together
  • keep body and soul together, to
  • keep both feet on the ground
  • keep both oars in the water
  • keep busy
  • keep by
  • keep cave
  • keep chair
  • keep chin up
  • keep clear of
  • keep close tabs on (someone or something)
  • keep company
  • keep cool
  • keep count
  • keep distance
  • keep down
  • keep end up
  • keep eye on
  • keep eye on the ball
  • keep eye out
  • keep eyes
  • keep eyes open
  • keep eyes peeled
  • keep faith with
  • keep faith with (someone or something)
  • keep feet on the ground
  • keep finger on the pulse of
  • keep fingers crossed
  • keep fit
  • keep for
  • keep from
  • keep from (doing something)
  • keep from doing
  • keep going
  • keep good time
  • keep guard
  • keep half an eye on (someone or something)
  • keep hand in
  • keep hands off
  • keep hands to
  • keep harping on
  • keep harping on (someone or something)
  • keep harping on about (someone or something)
  • keep head
  • keep head above water
  • keep honest
  • keep hope alive
  • keep house
  • keep in
  • keep in check
  • keep in good condition
  • keep in good shape
  • keep in good with
  • keep in good with (one)
  • keep in ignorance
  • keep in line
  • keep in mind
  • keep in mind that
  • keep in order
  • keep in sight
  • keep in some place
  • keep in step
  • keep in step (with someone or something)
  • keep in step with the times
  • keep in stitches
  • keep in suspense
  • keep in the dark
  • keep in there
  • keep in time (with someone or something)
  • keep in touch
  • keep in training
  • keep in trim
  • keep in with
  • keep in with (someone)
  • keep inside
  • keep it 100
  • keep it between the ditches
  • keep it down
  • keep it down to a dull roar
  • keep it on the down-low
  • keep it real
  • keep it that way
  • keep it together
  • keep it up
  • keep it/something dark
  • keep kosher
  • keep late hours
  • keep mind on
  • keep mouth shut
  • keep mum
  • keep nit
  • keep no more cats than can catch mice
  • keep nose clean
  • keep nose out of
  • keep nose out of business
  • keep nose to the grindstone
  • keep off
  • keep off (of) (one's) case
  • keep off (of) (something)
  • keep off (one's) back
  • keep off back
  • keep on
  • keep on (one) about (something)
  • keep on (the right) track
  • keep on about
  • keep on an even keel
  • keep on at
  • keep on at (one)
  • keep on its feet
  • keep on keeping on
  • keep on tenterhooks
  • keep on the good side of (someone)
  • keep on the left side
  • keep on the left(-hand) side
  • keep on the right side
  • keep on the right side of
  • keep on the right side of (someone)
  • keep on the right(-hand) side
  • keep on the straight and narrow
  • keep on top
  • keep on top of (someone or something)
  • keep on track
  • keep on trucking
  • keep on with
  • keep on with (something)
  • keep one eye on (someone or something)
  • keep one in place
  • keep one jump ahead
  • keep one step ahead (of someone or something)
  • keep one step ahead of
  • keep one's chin up
  • keep one's cool
  • keep one's distance
  • keep one's eye on the ball
  • keep one's eyes open
  • keep one's fingers crossed, to
  • keep one's hand in
  • keep one's head
  • keep one's head above water, to
  • keep one's mouth shut
  • keep one's nose clean
  • keep one's own counsel
  • keep one's powder dry
  • keep one's shirt on
  • keep one's word
  • keep oneself to oneself
  • keep oneself to oneself, to
  • keep one’s cool
  • keep one’s head right
  • keep one’s nose clean
  • keep open house
  • keep opinions to
  • keep out
  • keep out (of something)
  • keep out from under feet
  • keep out of sight
  • keep out of the way
  • keep out of the/(one's) way
  • keep out of trouble
  • keep own counsel
  • keep pace
  • keep people straight
  • keep place
  • keep posted
  • keep powder dry
  • keep quiet
  • keep quiet (about something)
  • keep quiet about something
  • keep schtum
  • keep schtum/shtum
  • keep sight of
  • keep sight of (someone or something)
  • keep sight of somebody/something
  • keep somebody amused
  • keep somebody at arm's length
  • keep somebody company
  • keep somebody going
  • keep somebody guessing
  • keep somebody on their toes
  • keep somebody posted
  • keep somebody sweet
  • keep somebody waiting
  • keep somebody's seat, etc. warm
  • keep someone at arm's length
  • keep someone dangling
  • keep someone in the dark
  • keep someone on the hop
  • keep someone or something at arm's length
  • keep someone posted
  • keep someone sweet
  • keep something dark
  • keep something from (someone)
  • keep something in proportion
  • keep something to yourself
  • keep something under wraps
  • keep something under your hat
  • keep something warm for someone
  • keep something, stay, etc. under wraps
  • keep something/someone at bay
  • keep step
  • keep still
  • keep stum
  • keep tab
  • keep tabs on
  • keep tabs on (someone or something)
  • keep tabs on somebody/something
  • keep tabs on someone/something
  • keep temper
  • keep the ball rolling
  • keep the ball rolling, to
  • keep the faith
  • keep the flag flying
  • keep the home fires burning
  • keep the lid on (something)
  • keep the lid on something
  • keep the peace
  • keep the pot boiling
  • keep the stork flying
  • keep the wolf from the door
  • keep the wolf from the door, to
  • keep the/this show on the road
  • keep things straight
  • keep time
  • keep to
  • keep to (something or oneself)
  • keep to a minimum
  • keep to oneself
  • keep to the straight and narrow
  • keep to, stay on, etc. the straight and narrow
  • keep together
  • keep track
  • keep track of something/someone
  • keep under
  • keep under cover
  • keep under hat
  • keep under one's hat
  • keep under wraps
  • keep until some time
  • keep up
  • keep up an act
  • keep up appearances
  • keep up with the Joneses
  • keep up with the times
  • keep up, move, etc. with the times
  • keep watch
  • keep watch on
  • keep watch over
  • keep weather eye open
  • keep with
  • keep within
  • keep within bounds
  • keep wits about
  • keep word
  • keep you on the edge of your seat
  • keep you on your toes
  • keep your . . .
  • keep your breath to cool your porridge
  • keep your cards close to your chest
  • keep your cool
  • keep your distance
  • keep your ear to the ground
  • keep your end up
  • keep your eye on the ball
  • keep your eyes open
  • keep your eyes open/peeled/skinned
  • keep your eyes peeled
  • keep your eyes peeled/skinned
  • keep your feet
  • keep your feet on the ground
  • keep your fingers crossed
  • keep your friends close and your enemies closer
  • keep your hair on
  • keep your hair on!
  • keep your hand in
  • keep your head
  • keep your head above water
  • keep your head down
  • keep your mind on something
  • keep your nose clean
  • keep your nose out of
  • keep your nose out of something
  • keep your nose to the grindstone
  • keep your options open
  • keep your own counsel
  • keep your pecker up
  • keep your powder dry
  • keep your rosaries off my ovaries
  • keep your shirt on
  • keep your voice down
  • keep yourself busy
  • keep yourself to yourself
  • keep... hours
  • keep/break your word
  • keep/have an/your ear to the ground
  • keep/hold somebody/something in check
  • keep/hold/play your cards close to your chest
  • keep/leave your options open
  • keep/lose track
  • keep/lose your cool
  • keep/lose your temper
  • keep/put a/the lid on something
  • keep/put the pedal to the metal
  • keep/stay out of somebody's way
  • know (one's) place
  • leave (one's) options open
  • leave for another occasion
  • leave hanging
  • lid on
  • live up to end of the bargain
  • lose (one's) cool
  • lose (one's) temper
  • low profile
  • low profile, keep a
  • man is known by the company he keeps
  • mount guard
  • mount/stand/keep guard
  • move with the times
  • nose to the grindstone, have/keep one's
  • nose to the grindstone, keep one's
  • on a string
  • on case
  • on toes
  • on track
  • open house, keep
  • open mind
  • out in the cold
  • out of sight
  • play (one's) cards close to (one's) chest
  • play cards close to chest
  • play for keeps
  • put (someone) in the picture
  • put a lid on (something)
  • put the lid on
  • put the lid on (something)
  • put your faith in God, and keep your powder dry
  • put your faith in God, but keep your powder dry
  • put your trust in God, but keep your powder dry
  • put/keep somebody in the picture
  • right side, on someone's
  • save (something) for a rainy day
  • save for a rainy day
  • save, keep, etc. it for a rainy day
  • stand guard
  • stay on the good side of (someone)
  • stay on the right side of (someone)
  • stay on the straight and narrow
  • stay out of the/(one's) way
  • stay under wraps
  • steer/stay/keep clear
  • straight face
  • take a licking and keep on ticking
  • take a licking but keep on ticking
  • the company (one) keeps
  • the company somebody keeps
  • treat them mean, keep them keen
  • trust in God and keep your powder dry
  • trust in God, but keep your powder dry
  • under control
  • under scrutiny
  • under thumb
  • under wraps
  • use your head for more than a hatrack
  • weather eye, to keep a
  • why keep a dog and bark yourself
  • you can't keep a good man down
  • you can't keep a good man/woman down
  • young at heart
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If you''ve grown mint or parsley outdoors in summer, cut off a clump, complete with roots, and plant into a container of compost and keep it on a sunny windowsill to keep the plant going.
Good enough to eat
Evergreens such as rosemary and thyme will keep going through the winter months, so just snip a bit off when you need it.
Good enough to eat
To prevent wobbling on top of the unicycle, riders have to keep their hips centered above the wheel.
One-wheeled wonder
Some cooling systems can just barely keep up under normal hot-weather conditions.
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No matter which type of loader a recycler or contractor chooses, once he or she had made a decision, there are additional factors to consider when trying to keep the equipment running at optimum performance levels, according to equipment suppliers.
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Let us all rejoice in the Lord and keep festival in honor of Ralph.
Saints R us
But I want to keep my feet on the ground, keep learning and keep progressing.
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