Know-it-all
A person who acts as if he or she knows everything.The librarian is a know-it-all and nobody likes to be around him.
Keep one`s wits about one
To stay calm when there is trouble or danger.There was a fire in the building but the security guard was able to keep his wits about him and... Read more →
Keep one`s shirt on
To remain calm, to keep from losing one`s temper or becoming too impatient."Try and keep your shirt on! Everything will be fine in a few... Read more →
Keep one’s place
To exhibit behavior suitable to one's position or place in life.The cleaning lady was told to keep her place when she complained about her... Read more →
Keep one`s own counsel
To keep one`s ideas and plans to oneself.Our boss always keeps his own counsel and never reveals his plans to anyone.
Keep one’s options open
To decide against taking firm action now in favor of being able to choose later, to decide against making a decision or a choice now so that you... Read more →
Keep one’s opinions to oneself
To not give your opinion about something (especially when you disagree with others).I try to keep my opinions to myself when I talk to my father... Read more →
Keep one`s nose to the grindstone
To work very hard.My friend is keeping his nose to the grindstone recently and I have not had a chance to meet him.
Keep one’s nose out of (someone’s) business
To refrain from interfering in someone else's business.I try hard to keep my nose out of my friend's business.
Keep one`s nose clean
To stay out of trouble, to avoid trouble.The boy has been able to keep his nose clean since he moved to the new town.