to keep sb at sth
121keep somebody in mind — bear/keep sb/sth in ˈmind | bear/keep in ˈmind that… idiom to remember sb/sth; to remember or consider that… Main entry: ↑mindidiom …
122keep in mind that … — bear/keep sb/sth in ˈmind | bear/keep in ˈmind that… idiom to remember sb/sth; to remember or consider that… Main entry: ↑mindidiom …
123keep something under control — bring/get/keep sth under conˈtrol idiom to succeed in dealing with sth so that it does not cause any damage or hurt anyone • It took two hours to bring the fire under control. • Please keep your dog under control! Main entry: ↑controlidiom …
124keep sth in check — hold/keep sth in check ► to put a limit on something so that it does not increase or become worse: »We must find ways of keeping our expenditure in check. Main Entry: ↑check …
125ˈkeep (sb/sth) off sth — phrasal verb to not go onto a particular area of land Dogs must be kept off the beach.[/ex] Keep off the grass.[/ex] …
126ˈkeep sth to sth — phrasal verb to prevent an amount or number from passing a limit You should keep your intake of alcohol to a minimum.[/ex] …
127keep mum — verb refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent The children shut up when their father approached • Syn: ↑close up, ↑clam up, ↑dummy up, ↑shut up, ↑belt up, ↑button up, ↑be quiet …
128keep guard (over somebody) — mount/stand/keep ˈguard (over sb/sth) idiom to watch or protect sb/sth • Four soldiers stood guard over the coffin. Main entry: ↑guardidiom …