K
Idioms beginning with "K"
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Contents of K:
[keep late hours] {v. phr.}
To go to bed late; habitually stay up (and work) late.
"If you always keep such late hours, your health might suffer," Tom's doctor said.
[keep off] {v. phr.}
To refrain from entering; stay away from.
"Keep off the grass," the sign in the park indicated.
[keep on] {v.}
1. To go ahead; not stop; continue.
The neighbors asked them to stop making noise, but they kept right on.
Columbus kept on until he saw land.
- Often used before a present participle.
* /Relentlessly, the boy kept on asking […]
[keep one at a distance] or [keep one at arm's length] {v. phr.}
To avoid (someone's) company; not become too friendly toward.
Mr. Smith is kind to the workers in his store but after work he keeps them at a distance.
* /Betty likes Bill and is […]
[keep (one) posted] {v. phr.}
To receive current information; inform oneself.
My associates phoned me every day and kept me posted on new developments in our business.
[keep one's balance] {v. phr.}
To stay even-tempered; not become overexcited.
Mike has the best personality to run our office; he always keeps his balance.
Contrast: [LOSE ONE'S BALANCE].
[keep one's chin up] {v. phr.}
To be brave; be determined; face trouble with courage.
He didn't think that he would ever get out of the jungle alive, but he kept his chin up.
Compare: [KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIP].
[keep one's distance] {v. phr.}
To be cool toward someone; avoid being friendly.
Mary did not like her co-worker, Betty, and kept her distance from her.
Compare: [KEEP ONE AT A DISTANCE].