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20 words

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   keep abreast ofphrasal verb/kiːp əˈbrest əv/

   stay informed about the latest news or developments

   “As a journalist, she works hard to keep abreast of current events.”

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   keep atphrasal verb/kiːp æt/

   to continue working on something or trying to do something; to persist

   “If you keep at your revision you'll see improvement.”

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   keep pace withphrasal verb/kiːp peɪs wɪð/

   to maintain the same speed or level as someone or something

   “Local companies must keep pace with technological change to compete.”

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   keep someone at bayphrasal verb/kiːp sʌmwʌn æt beɪ/

   to prevent something or someone unpleasant from coming too close or causing harm

   “Good hygiene helps keep infections at bay.”

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   keep watchphrasal verb/kiːp wɒtʃ/

   to observe or guard a place or people in order to ensure safety or notice problems

   “Volunteers kept watch over the shore to report any oil slicks.”

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   keep an open mindphrasal verb / idiom/kiːp ən ˈəʊpən maɪnd/

   be willing to consider new ideas or opinions without judging immediately

   “When reading controversial studies, try to keep an open mind until you assess the evidence.”

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   keep downphrasal verb/kiːp daʊn/

   to reduce the level or amount of something (noise, prices, population), or to suppress feelings or resistance

   “Please keep the volume down during the exam.”

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   keep tabs onphrasal verb/kiːp tæbz ɒn/

   to watch or monitor someone or something

   “Parents often keep tabs on their teenagers' social media.”

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   keep under wrapsphrasal verb/kiːp ˈʌndə ˈræps/

   to keep something secret or hidden from the public

   “The company kept details of the merger under wraps until the official announcement.”

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    keep in checkphrasal verb/kiːp ɪn ˈtʃek/

    prevent something from becoming too large, powerful, or harmful; control

    “Strong regulations can keep monopolies in check.”

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    keep a low profilephrasal verb/kiːp ə ləʊ ˈprəʊ.faɪl/

    to avoid attracting attention or publicity

    “After the controversy, she decided to keep a low profile until things calmed down.”

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    keep backphrasal verb/kiːp bæk/

    to hold something or someone in reserve or to withhold information; to prevent from advancing

    “She kept back some facts during the interview.”

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    keep one's wordphrasal verb / idiom/kiːp wʌnz wɜːd/

    do what you promised or promised to do

    “A successful leader should keep one's word to build trust.”

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    keep a lid onphrasal verb/kiːp ə lɪd ɒn/

    to control or limit something, especially to prevent it from increasing or becoming known

    “The government tried to keep a lid on inflation.”

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    keep one's distancephrasal verb/kiːp wʌn z ˈdɪstəns/

    to avoid getting too physically or emotionally close to someone

    “After the argument, she decided to keep her distance from him for a while.”

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    keep to oneselfphrasal verb/kiːp tə wʌnˈself/

    prefer not to talk to or mix with other people; be private or reserved

    “He keeps to himself at school, so he doesn't join clubs.”

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    keep your chin upphrasal verb / idiom/kiːp jɔː(r) tʃɪn ʌp/

    stay brave and optimistic in a difficult situation

    “After failing the audition, she was told to keep her chin up and try again.”

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    keep afterphrasal verb/kiːp ˈɑːftə/

    to persistently remind or urge someone to do something

    “My coach keeps after me to practise my free kicks.”

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    keep housephrasal verb/kiːp haʊs/

    to take care of household chores and manage a home

    “While her husband was abroad, she kept house and looked after the children.”

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    keep up appearancesphrasal verb/kiːp ʌp əˈpɪərənsɪz/

    to continue to act as if everything is normal or fine, especially to hide problems

    “Even though the company was losing money, the CEO tried to keep up appearances.”