keep nit
keep nit
old-fashioned To remain vigilant or carefully watchful (for something or someone); to act as a guard or watch. The gang employed youths from the area to keep nit and give a signal if any police officers arrived. I offered to keep nit at the door, as I had no intention of risking my life in that creepy old house.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
keep nit
keep watch or act as a guard. AustralianNit here is possibly an alteration of nix , a warning signal by schoolchildren that a teacher is approaching.
See also: keep, nit
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- nit
- keep cave
- keep eye out
- keep (one's) eye(s) out (for something or someone)
- keep (one's) eye(s) open (for someone or something)
- skinned
- keep eyes open
- keep one's eyes open
- keep your eyes open
- keep your eyes open/peeled/skinned