Keep up with the Joneses
To try to be the same as your neighbors (usually in matters related to money).The man always worries about keeping up with the Joneses and he is... Read more →
Keep up with (someone or something)
To go at the same speed as a person or thing, to maintain the same rate of progress as someone or something.It is difficult for the boy to keep... Read more →
Keep up (something)
To keep something in good condition, to maintain something.The man spends a lot of time trying to keep up the garden of his house.
Keep up appearances
To keep an outward show of prosperity or good behavior.The man is trying to keep up appearances even though he has lost his job.
Keep up an act
To act in a way that is different from one's natural behavior.The woman is trying to keep up an act even though she has almost no money.
Keep up
To not stop, to continue.We are working hard to keep up the same level of production as last year.
Keep track of (someone or something)
To maintain a record of something."Please carefully keep track of your expenses during the trip."
Keep to oneself
To stay away from other people.Our neighbor is very quiet and likes to keep to herself.
Keep time
To keep accurate time (used for a watch or clock) .My old watch will not keep time at all.
Keep good time
To work accurately (used for a clock or watch).My watch has not been keeping good time lately.