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phrasal-verb
keep up
mantener o continuar una costumbre o tradición
Meaning
to maintain or continue a custom or tradition
Example
Our family still **keeps up** the tradition of making homemade sweets on Eid.
phrasal-verb
keep up growth
mantener el progreso económico a lo largo del tiempo
Meaning
to maintain economic progress over time
Example
The government is focusing on policies to **keep up growth** while maintaining stability.
phrasal-verb
keep up morale
mantener el espíritu del equipo y la energía positiva
Meaning
to maintain team spirit and positive energy
Example
The coach worked hard to **keep up morale** after the team’s loss.
phrasal-verb
keep up on
mantenerse actualizado con el trabajo en línea o la comunicación
Meaning
to stay updated with online work or communication
Example
She always **keeps up on** company news through Slack.
phrasal-verb
keep up the momentum
continuar trabajando con la misma energía y entusiasmo
Meaning
to continue working with the same energy and enthusiasm
Example
After achieving success, the team must **keep up the momentum**.
idiom
keep up with
mantenerse informado o al mismo nivel que algo o alguien
Meaning
to stay informed or at the same level as something or someone
Example
It's hard to **keep up with** the latest tech trends.
phrasal-verb
keep up with changes
mantenerse informado o actualizado sobre nuevos desarrollos
Meaning
to stay informed or updated about new developments
Example
Employees must **keep up with changes** in company policies.
phrasal-verb
keep up with studies
mantenerse al mismo nivel que los demás en tu progreso académico
Meaning
to stay at the same level as others in your academic progress
Example
It's important to **keep up with studies** to avoid falling behind in class.
idiom
keep up with the Joneses
tratar de igualar a tus vecinos o compañeros en riqueza o posesiones
Meaning
to try to match your neighbors or peers in wealth or possessions
Example
Many people go into debt trying to **keep up with the Joneses**.
idiom
keep up with the times
mantenerse actualizado o adaptarse a las tendencias modernas
Meaning
to stay updated or adapt to modern trends
Example
In the fast-moving tech industry, companies must **keep up with the times**.
phrasal-verb
keep up your hopes
mantener la confianza de que las cosas saldrán bien
Meaning
to stay confident that things will turn out well
Example
Even in difficult times, she managed to **keep up her hopes**.
idiom
keep your cards close to your chest
mantener tus planes o intenciones en secreto
Meaning
to keep your plans or intentions secret
Example
She always **keeps her cards close to her chest** during negotiations.
idiom
keep your chin up
mantente positivo y no pierdas la esperanza en situaciones difíciles
Meaning
to stay positive and not lose hope in difficult situations
Example
**Keep your chin up**; things will get better soon.
idiom
keep your cool
mantener la calma bajo estrés o provocación
Meaning
to stay calm under stress or provocation
Example
Even in emergencies, he always **keeps his cool**.
idiom
keep your dreams alive
seguir creyendo en tus metas incluso cuando sea difícil
Meaning
to continue believing in your goals even when it's hard
Example
No matter how tough life gets, **keep your dreams alive**.
idiom
keep your emotions in check
controlar tus emociones
Meaning
to control your emotions
Example
It's important to **keep your emotions in check** during a meeting.
idiom
keep your eye on the ball
mantenerse concentrado en tu objetivo
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal
Example
If you **keep your eye on the ball**, you’ll succeed.
idiom
keep your eye on the prize
mantente enfocado en tu objetivo a pesar de los obstáculos
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal or objective despite obstacles
Example
Even though the road was tough, he always **kept his eye on the prize** and succeeded.
idiom
keep your eyes on the prize
mantener el enfoque en tu objetivo a pesar de las dificultades
Meaning
to stay focused on your goal despite difficulties
Example
Even during tough times, she **kept her eyes on the prize**.
idiom
keep your eyes peeled
estar alerta y observar cuidadosamente
Meaning
to stay alert and watch carefully
Example
Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble.
idiom
keep your fingers crossed
esperar tener buena suerte
Meaning
to hope for good luck
Example
I am **keeping my fingers crossed** for the exam results.
idiom
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
Es importante mantener buenas relaciones con tus amigos, pero también es importante entender a tus enemigos.
Meaning
It's important to maintain good relationships with your friends, but it's equally important to understand your enemies.
Example
He always watches his competitors carefully because he believes in **keeping your friends close and your enemies closer**.
idiom
Keep your head above water
Lograr sobrevivir o lidiar con dificultades.
Meaning
Manage to survive or cope with difficulties.
Example
It’s hard, but I’m trying to **keep my head above water**.
phrasal-verb
keep your head high
mantenerse confiado y orgulloso incluso después de enfrentar críticas o fracasos
Meaning
to stay confident and proud even after facing criticism or failure
Example
No matter what happens, always **keep your head high**.