| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| keep you in mind |
remember you or your request, think of you
|
If we have any job openings in sales, I'll keep you in mind.
|
| keep you on track |
tell you what to do, remind you of the topic
|
The instructor will help to keep us on track. She'll remind us.
|
| keep you posted |
send or phone the news to you, inform you
|
I'll be in Korea for six months, but I'll keep you posted.
|
| keep your cool |
stay calm, not become excited
|
Can you keep your cool during an emergency, or do you panic?
|
| keep your distance |
do not come too close, respect a person's space
|
Keep your distance or she'll accuse you of harassment.
|
| keep your ear to the ground |
listen for news, listen for gossip
|
Keep your ear to the ground. You'll hear about drug dealers.
|
| keep your eyes peeled |
look or watch carefully, watch for
|
Keep your eyes peeled for birds. Watch for animals, too.
|
| keep your fingers crossed |
hope that plans will be successful, hope our dreams will come true
|
"I hope I get a pet dog for my birthday."
"Keep your fingers crossed, my dear."
|
| keep your hair on |
don't rush, be calm, keep your shirt on
|
"Hurry, Adriana! We're late!" "Keep your hair on. I'm coming!"
|
| keep your head |
think clearly, do not lose your head
|
Try to keep your head during a crisis. Try to think clearly.
|