keep one's distance |
to stay physically or emotionally removed; remain aloof or far away. |
keep one's fingers crossed |
to hope for a good outcome. |
keep one's nose to the grindstone |
to start or diligently pursue some hard or tedious work, esp. in a spirit of resignation. |
keep one's own counsel |
to keep one's own ideas or intent secret. |
keep one's shirt on |
(informal) to hold one's temper; refrain from becoming angry or impatient. |
keep one's wits about one |
to stay alert and watchful. |
keep out |
to stay away or cause to stay away from a place. |
keepsake |
something intended to be kept as a remembrance of some person, place, or occasion. |
keep tabs on |
(informal) to keep under close scrutiny; watch or observe carefully. |
keep the wolf from the door |
to ward off poverty. |
keep track |
to carefully record the movements or progress of something (usu. fol. by "of"). |
keep track of |
to stay informed about, esp. by making observations and keeping records. |
keep under wraps |
to keep secret or hidden. |
keep up |
to proceed at the same rate as someone or something else (often fol. by "with"). [7 definitions] |
keep up appearances |
to present a good image of one's situation despite contrary facts. |
keeshond |
any of a breed of dog with thick black and gray hair and a tail that curls forward over the back, originally used as watchdogs and rat catchers on barges in Holland. |
kef |
a state of dreamy, drowsy contentment, esp. one induced by narcotics. [2 definitions] |
keg |
a small cask or barrel, usu. holding less than ten gallons. [2 definitions] |
kegler |
one who bowls; bowler. |
kelly green |
a bright yellowish green color. |
keloid |
an excessive growth of new skin occurring in skin that has been injured or operated upon surgically; scar tissue. |