keep books keep books {v. phr.} To keep records of money gained and spent; do the work of a bookkeeper. Miss Jones keeps the company's books. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: K Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion