keep something warm for someone
keep (one's) (something) warm
To occupy a position for one or take over their responsibility while they are absent. Usually used in the form "keep (one's) seat warm," and often followed by "for (one)." I'm don't usually work in reception—I'm just keeping Mary's seat warm while she's on sick leave. Bob asked me to keep his place warm while he's on vacation, so, if you have any questions, you can direct them to me.
See also: keep, warm
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
keep something warm for someone
hold or occupy a place or post until another person is ready to do so.See also: keep, someone, something, warm
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- keep (one's) (something) warm
- keep somebody's seat, etc. warm
- absent (oneself) from
- absent
- kill
- kill (an amount of time)
- kill time, a couple of hours, etc.
- a man of the people
- a man/woman of the people
- occupy (oneself)