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keep (something of someone's or something's)

to retain something that belongs to or is associated with someone or something. I would love to keep this handkerchief of yours. I want to keep a memento of the occasion.

keep

/hold (one's) peace

To be silent.

keep

/know (one's) place

To recognize one's social position and act according to traditional decorum.

See:

• a committee is a group of men who keep minutes and waste hours
• a hedge between keeps friendship green
• above suspicion
• abreast of
• ahead
• ahead of
• ahead of the game
• An apple a day keeps the doctor away
• apple a day
• at arm's length
• at bay
• away
• bear in mind
• Better keep still about it
• can't keep hands off
• can't take eyes off
• change up with the times
• change with the times
• clear of
• Could you keep a secret?
• cross fingers
• cross one's fingers
• Desert and reward seldom keep company
• ear to the ground, have one's
• earn keep
• earn one's keep
• enough to keep body and soul together
• for keeps
• get one's feet on the ground
• get the ball rolling
• Get your nose out of my business!
• hands off
• have a foot in both camps
• have a hand in
• have half an eye on
• have on a short leash
• have one eye on
• have one's eye on
• have one's wits about one
• have shoulder to the wheel
• have wits about
• head above water, keep one's
• hold back
• hold down
• hold end of the bargain up
• hold end up
• hold in
• hold in check
• hold in reserve and keep in reserve
• hold off
• hold one's end up
• hold one's temper
• hold one's tongue
• hold someone's feet to the fire
• If you can’t stand the heat, keep out of the kitchen
• I'll thank you to keep your opinions to yourself
• in good shape
• in step
• in the back of mind
• in the dark
• in the picture
• in touch, be
• in with, be
• keep
• keep (one) dangling
• keep (one) on (one's) toes
• keep (one's) cards close to (one's) vest
• keep (one's) hair on
• keep (one's) head below the parapet
• keep (one's) lips sealed
• keep (one's) paws off (something or someone)
• keep (one's) slate clean
• keep (one's) socks on
• keep (someone) in the loop
• keep (someone) in the picture
• keep (someone) on a short leash
• keep (someone) on ice
• keep (someone) under (one's) thumb
• keep (something) close to (one's) chest
• keep (something) on the down low
• keep (something) on the hush
• keep (something) on the hush-hush
• keep (something) straight (in one's mind/head)
• keep (up) (one's) end of the bargain
• keep (up) (one's) side of the bargain
• keep a
• keep a civil tongue
• keep a civil tongue in head
• keep a civil tongue in one's head
• keep a close watch on
• keep a cool head
• keep a firm grip on
• keep a lid on
• keep a low profile
• keep a promise
• keep a secret
• keep a sharp lookout (for something or someone)
• Keep a stiff upper lip
• keep a straight face
• Keep a thing seven years and you'll find a use for it
• keep a tight rein on
• keep a weather eye on
• keep a weather eye open
• keep a weather eye out
• keep about
• keep abreast of
• keep after
• keep ahead
• keep an act up
• keep an ear out for
• keep an ear to the ground
• keep an eye on
• keep an eye open
• keep an eye out
• keep an eye out for
• keep an eye peeled (for something or someone)
• keep an open mind
• keep an/ ear to the ground
• keep apart
• keep astride of (something)
• keep at
• keep at a distance
• keep at arm's length
• keep at arm's length from
• keep at bay
• Keep at it!
• keep away
• keep back
• keep banker's hours
• keep behind
• keep body and soul together
• keep by
• keep cards close to chest
• keep chair
• keep chin up
• keep clear of
• keep close watch on
• keep company
• keep cool
• keep dark
• keep distance
• keep distance (from
• keep down
• keep end up
• keep eye on
• keep eye on the ball
• keep eye out
• keep eyes
• keep eyes open
• keep eyes peeled
• keep faith with
• keep feet on the ground
• keep finger on the pulse of
• keep fingers crossed
• keep fit
• keep for
• keep from
• keep from doing
• keep going
• keep good time
• keep guessing
• keep hand in
• keep hands clean
• keep hands off
• keep hands to
• keep harping on
• keep head
• keep head above water
• keep head down
• keep honest
• keep house
• keep in
• keep in check
• keep in good with
• keep in ignorance
• keep in line
• keep in mind
• keep in mind that
• keep in order
• keep in sight
• keep in some place
• keep in step
• keep in step with the times
• keep in stitches
• keep in suspense
• keep in the dark
• Keep in there!
• Keep in touch
• keep in training
• keep in with
• keep in with (someone)
• keep inside
• keep it between the ditches
• keep it down
• Keep it real!
• keep it up
• Keep it up!
• keep kosher
• keep late hours
• keep mind on
• keep mouth shut
• keep mum
• keep no more cats than can catch mice
• keep nose clean
• keep nose out of
• keep nose out of business
• keep nose to the grindstone
• keep off
• keep off back
• keep on
• keep on a tight leash
• keep on about
• keep on an even keel
• keep on at
• keep on its feet
• keep on keeping on
• keep on tenterhooks
• keep on the edge of seat
• keep on the left side
• keep on the right side
• keep on the right side of
• keep on toes
• keep on top
• keep on track
• keep on trucking
• keep on with
• keep one eye on
• keep one in place
• keep one jump ahead
• keep one step ahead of
• keep one’s cool
• keep one’s head right
• keep one’s nose clean
• keep one's chin up
• keep one's cool
• keep one's distance
• keep one's eye on the ball
• keep one's eyes open
• keep one's hand in
• keep one's head
• keep one's mouth shut
• keep one's nose clean
• keep one's own counsel
• keep one's powder dry
• keep one's shirt on
• keep one's word
• keep oneself to oneself
• keep opinions to
• keep options open
• keep out
• keep out from under feet
• Keep out of my way
• keep out of sight
• keep out of the way
• Keep out of this!
• keep own counsel
• keep pace
• Keep pecker up!
• keep people straight
• keep place
• keep posted
• keep powder dry
• keep quiet
• keep schtum
• keep shirt on
• Keep shirt on!
• keep sight of
• Keep smiling
• keep something from (someone)
• keep step
• keep still
• keep sweet
• keep tab
• keep tabs on
• keep temper
• keep the ball rolling
• Keep the faith baby!
• Keep the faith!
• keep the home fires burning
• keep the lid on (something)
• keep the peace
• keep the stork flying
• keep the wolf from the door
• keep things straight
• Keep this to yourself
• keep time
• keep to
• keep to a minimum
• keep to oneself
• keep to the straight and narrow
• keep together
• keep track
• Keep trying
• keep under
• keep under cover
• keep under hat
• keep under one's hat
• keep under wraps
• keep until some time
• keep up
• keep up an act
• keep up appearances
• Keep up the good work
• keep up to date
• keep up with the Joneses
• keep up with the times
• keep watch
• keep watch on
• keep watch over
• keep weather eye open
• keep with
• keep within
• keep within bounds
• keep wits about
• keep word
• keep your . . .
• keep your breath to cool your porridge
• Keep your chin up
• keep your friends close and your enemies closer
• Keep your hands to yourself
• Keep your head down
• Keep your mouth shut
• Keep your nose out of my business!
• Keep your opinions to yourself!
• Keep your pants on!
• keep your rosaries off my ovaries
• Keep your shirt on!
• Keep your shop and your shop will keep you
• leave for another occasion
• leave hanging
• lid on
• live up to end of the bargain
• low profile
• man is known by the company he keeps
• Mind your own business
• nose to the grindstone, keep one's
• on a string
• on case
• on toes
• on track
• open house, keep
• open mind
• out in the cold
• out of sight
• play cards close to chest
• play for keeps
• put the lid on
• Put your trust in God, and keep your powder dry
• right side, on someone's
• save for a rainy day
• straight face
• take a licking and keep on ticking
• take a licking but keep on ticking
• treat them mean, keep them keen
• under control
• under scrutiny
• under thumb
• under wraps
• use your head for more than a hatrack
• Why keep a dog and bark yourself
• Why keep a dog and bark yourself?
• You can't keep a good man down
• young at heart