There are a number of expressions with ‘keep’ in English.
Complete the gaps with following words to make the expressions defined.
up with the Joneses
one’s word
afloat
one’s eyes peeled
a stiff upper lip
track of
one’s fingers crossed
one’s nose clean
1. keep ________________ to stop from going bankrupt
2. keep ________________ to follow the course or development of
3. keep ________________ to try to compete socially with one’s neighbours or peers
4. keep ________________ to do what one has promised
5. keep ________________ to maintain your composure; not to let your emotions go
6. keep ________________ to be alert
7. keep ________________ to hope something will succeed
8. keep ________________ to stay out of trouble
Complete these sentences with the expressions above:
1. You can trust me, you know I always…
3. “Liz gets a new car every year.” “I know, she’s just trying to…
2. The animals are very shy, so if you want to see one, you have to…
4. I want us to stay friends, so when you move, please…
5. After leaving prison, the reformed criminal promised to…
6. I’m not sure how well I did in the exam, but until the results come out all I can do is…
7. My teacher … all his students after they have left his class.
8. Greece is going to need more money if it wants to…
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