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Expresiones y frases - Verbo 'To keep'
Idioms - Verb 'To keep'
to keep a civil tongue in one's head | ser respetuoso |
to keep a lid on something | mantener algo tapado |
to keep a low profile | tener perfil bajo |
to keep a stiff upper lip | mantener la compostura |
to keep a straight face | mantenerse serio |
to keep a (weather) eye on something | vigilar algo (muy de cerca) |
- My mom always told me to keep a civil tongue in front of my elders.
- The Democrats kept a lid on the tax reform during the campaign.
- Johnny was the one from the four of us who kept a low profile.
- Mr. Jones always kept a stiff upper lip, even at his son's funeral.
- It was hard for me to keep a straight face in class when you said something funny.
- Would you keep an eye on the kids while I take a shower?
to keep abreast/an ear to the ground | mantenerse al corriente |
to keep an open mind | tener una actitud abierta |
to keep body and soul together | sobrevivir |
to keep company | hacer compañía |
to keep house | ocuparse de la casa |
to keep in mind | recordar |
- As a journalist, you have to keep abreast of everything that happens in the world.
- Jerry's grandad has always kept an open mind about new kinds of music.
- We were very poor and we could barely keep body and soul together.
- James stayed with Emma at the hospital to keep her company.
- I'm looking for a housekeeper since I work all day and don't have time to keep house.
- Finding a present for Jess isn't hard if you keep in mind what she likes.
to keep (it) quiet | hacer silencio |
to keep long hours | hacer algo durante horas |
to keep one's chin up | no desanimarse |
to keep one's cool/head | mantener la calma |
to keep one's distance | mantener distancia |
to keep one's eye on the ball | estar concentrado |
- Dan's going to propose to Amy but keep quiet, it's a secret!
- I'm worried about Ted, he keeps long hours in front of the computer.
- Keep your chin up, Frank! You'll find a job sooner or later.
- I can never keep my cool when I have an oral exam.
- It is always best to keep your distance from wild animals.
- Don't let anything else distract you, just keep your eye on the ball.
to keep one's eyes open | tener los ojos abiertos |
to keep one's fingers crossed | tener los dedos cruzados |
to keep one's head above water | mantenerse a flote |
to keep one's mouth shut | mantener la boca cerrada |
to keep one's nose clean | no meterse en líos |
to keep one's nose to the grindstone | trabajar como un enano |
- Keep your eyes open and tell me if something unusual happens.
- I hope you pass your test. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
- The company's not doing too well. We can barely keep our head above water.
- This whole thing is supposed to be a secret so please, keep your mouth shut!
- I've been in jail before, that's why I'm trying to keep my nose clean.
- Jerry keeps his nose to the grindstone. He lives to work!
to keep one's own counsel | guardar silencio |
to keep one's powder dry | estar al pie del cañón |
to keep one's shirt on | no sulfurarse |
to keep pace | llevar el mismo paso |
to keep posted | mantener al tanto |
to keep tabs on | no perder de vista |
- In this situation, sir, I think it would be advisable to keep your own counsel.
- James is a good friend. He has always kept his powder dry.
- Keep your shirt on, man! Perhaps you misunderstood what she said.
- I can't keep pace with you! You've got long legs! Mine are short!
- Will you please keep me posted on anything that happens?
- Lisa is insane. She wants to keep tabs on everything her boyfriend does.
to keep the ball rolling | mantener las cosas en marcha |
to keep the faith | cumplir una promesa |
to keep track | llevar la cuenta, seguir la pista/el hilo |
to keep under one's hat | no decir una palabra |
to keep up with the Joneses | no ser menos que los demás |
to keep up with the times | no quedarse atrás, modernizarse |
- It doesn't matter if your partner isn't here, you have to keep the ball rolling.
- Why did you tell Billy you'd buy him a bike if you couldn't keep the faith with him?
- The doctor keeps track of the progress of all of his patients.
- I'm not allowed to have pets at home so I kept the puppy under my hat.
- My neighbor likes to keep up with the Joneses. If we buy a grill, he buys one too.
- We have to keep up with the times if we want to attract the younger generations.