in (one's) keeping
in (one's) keeping
In one's possession and care. Susan, I can't believe you lost the important files we left in your keeping!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in keeping (with something)
and in line with somethingin accord or harmony with something; following the rules of something. In keeping with your instructions, I've canceled your order. I'm disappointed with your behavior. It really wasn't in line with what it should be.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in ˈkeeping (with something)
appropriate or expected in a particular situation; in agreement with something: The furniture should be in keeping with the style of the house.See also: keeping
in somebody’s ˈkeeping
being taken care of by somebody: The documents were all in the safe keeping of the family solicitor, and would remain so until her death.See also: keeping
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in somebody's keeping
- in keeping
- ve
- trouble
- keeping
- been
- cazh
- (I've been) keeping out of trouble
- been keeping cool
- been keeping cool?