keep in with (someone)
keep in with (someone)
1. To attempt to maintain a friendly relationship with someone, especially if that person may be of some benefit or help. I've tried to keep in with the managing editor from my previous job, as she has a lot of useful business contacts from across the state.
2. To remain in agreement or accordance with something; to be consistent with something. Despite comprising nearly all new members, the long-running band's latest album really keeps in with the sound and energy of their early recordings. The new extension they built keeps in nicely with the original design of the building. The new policy is expected to keep in with the agenda of the previous administration.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
keep someone or something in with someone or something
to locate people or things together, in any combination. I will keep Tom in with me until he gets his own room. We will keep the cat in with Tom until there is room elsewhere.
See also: keep
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
be/keep (well) ˈin with somebody
(informal) be friendly with somebody, not because you like them, but because they may be useful to you: If you want to do well in this company, keep well in with the boss.See also: keep, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be in well (with)
- be well in
- be well in (with)
- buddy up
- be on friendly terms with (someone)
- be on good terms (with someone)
- get along with (one)
- get along with you
- mingle with
- mingle with (someone or something)