idioms using “keep”

Keep one’s chin up

Don’t become discouraged

“You are one of the three final candidates for the job, so keep your chin up.”

Keep one’s fingers crossed

Hope for success or luck

“Sasai-san is hoping to win the scholarship. Keep your fingers crossed for her.”

Keep in touch

Stay in contact

“Even though you are moving to Paris, let’s keep in touch.”

Keep a lid on

To not tell, keep quiet on

“The president doesn’t want anyone to know he is resigning but it will be difficult to keep a lid on it.”

Earn one’s keep

To pay one’s own expenses

“Kinuta-san insists on earning his own keep even though we told him that he could live with us for free.”