Expression Cards
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idiom
Keep someone posted
jemanden über etwas informiert halten.
Meaning
To keep someone informed about something.
Example
Please **keep me posted** about any updates.
idiom
keep someone's secret
nicht verraten, was jemand dir im Vertrauen erzählt hat
Meaning
to not tell others what someone has told you in confidence
Example
You can trust me—I’ll **keep your secret**.
idiom
keep someone’s word
tun, was du versprichst zu tun
Meaning
to do what you promise to do
Example
You can trust him; he always **keeps his word**.
idiom
keep something to yourself
etwas niemandem erzählen
Meaning
not tell anyone about something
Example
Please **keep it to yourself** until we’re ready to announce.
idiom
keep something under wraps
etwas geheim halten
Meaning
to keep something secret
Example
They managed to **keep the project under wraps** until the launch day.
phrasal-verb
keep striving
weiter streben
Meaning
to continue trying hard to achieve something
Example
Even after success, a true professional keeps **striving** for excellence.
phrasal-verb
keep striving for
weiterhin große Anstrengungen unternehmen, um etwas zu erreichen
Meaning
to continue making great efforts toward achieving something
Example
He always tells his students to **keep striving for** excellence.
idiom
keep tabs on
jemanden oder etwas genau beobachten
Meaning
to monitor someone or something closely
Example
I try to **keep tabs on** industry trends.
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keep the ball rolling
eine Aktivität oder einen Prozess am Laufen halten
Meaning
to keep an activity or process going
Example
Let’s **keep the ball rolling** on this project.
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keep the dream alive
trotz Rückschlägen weiterhin auf ein Ziel hinarbeiten oder hoffen
Meaning
to continue to hope or work toward a goal even after setbacks
Example
Even after the failure, they **kept the dream alive**.
idiom
Keep the faith
Glaube weiterhin, dass alles gut wird.
Meaning
Continue to believe that things will work out.
Example
Even in hard times, **keep the faith**.
idiom
keep the fire burning
das Feuer am Brennen halten
Meaning
to stay motivated and passionate about something
Example
Even after failure, he managed to **keep the fire burning**.
idiom
keep the home fires burning
ein glückliches Zuhause aufrechterhalten, während andere abwesend sind
Meaning
to maintain a happy home while others are away
Example
While her husband was abroad, she **kept the home fires burning**.
phrasal-verb
keep the market afloat
den Markt vor dem Zusammenbruch oder Rückgang bewahren
Meaning
to prevent the market from collapsing or declining
Example
The stimulus package helped **keep the market afloat** during the crisis.
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keep the momentum
den Schwung aufrechterhalten
Meaning
to continue progressing without slowing down
Example
We need to **keep the momentum** to reach our target.
idiom
keep the peace
Ordnung aufrechterhalten und Konflikte vermeiden
Meaning
to maintain order and avoid conflict
Example
The police were called to **keep the peace** during the protest.
idiom
Keep the team on track
darauf achten, dass das Team fokussiert und organisiert bleibt
Meaning
to make sure the team remains focused and organized
Example
As the project manager, it's important to **keep the team on track**.
idiom
Keep the tradition alive
Eine Tradition fortführen, damit sie nicht vergessen wird
Meaning
To continue practicing a custom so that it is not forgotten
Example
Every year we celebrate this festival to **keep the tradition alive**.
idiom
keep things bottled up
seine Emotionen oder Sorgen nicht auszudrücken
Meaning
to not express your emotions or worries
Example
He tends to **keep things bottled up** instead of talking about them.
idiom
keep things in perspective
ruhig bleiben, indem man die Dinge realistisch sieht
Meaning
to stay calm by seeing things realistically
Example
When stressed, try to **keep things in perspective**.
phrasal-verb
keep to
sich an etwas halten, wie eine Regel oder ein Plan
Meaning
to stick to something such as a rule or plan
Example
Please **keep to** the schedule.
phrasal-verb
keep to oneself
seine Gedanken oder Gefühle nicht mit anderen teilen
Meaning
to not share thoughts or feelings with others
Example
He usually **keeps to himself** and doesn’t talk much.
idiom
keep track of
Informationen konsequent überwachen oder aufzeichnen
Meaning
to monitor or record information consistently
Example
Use the shared sheet to **keep track of** expenses.
phrasal-verb
keep under
etwas oder jemanden kontrollieren oder unterdrücken
Meaning
to control or suppress something or someone
Example
The manager tried to **keep under** control the rising tension.