| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| keep them straight |
know the difference, be able to identify them
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Mo, you have so many relatives. How do you keep them straight?
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| keep to yourself |
be alone, not associate with people
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When I'm feeling sad, I keep to myself. I like to be alone.
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| keep track |
check, count
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Keep track of the time you work at the computer. Keep a record.
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| keep under wraps |
keep something hidden, not show or talk about
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Details of the program were kept under wraps until the election.
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| keep up |
go as fast as the others, keep pace
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In typing class, I can't keep up. I can't type as fast as the others.
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| keep up the good work |
continue to do good work, 'at a boy
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I like to hear my supervisor say, "Keep up the good work."
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| keep up with the Joneses |
buy what the neighbors buy, keep pace
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I can't afford to keep up with the Joneses. I'm not rich!
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| keep up with the times |
be aware of new methods and trends, stay abreast
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Reading newspapers will help you keep up with the times.
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| keep you going |
provide money or food or energy, get by
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If you can't stop for lunch, drink some juice to keep you going.
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| keep you honest |
keep you from lying, cause you to be truthful
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Your child's questions will keep you honest. You can't lie to kids.
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