Expression Cards
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idiom
Keep a cool head
Meaning
to remain calm and not get too emotional
Example
In a crisis, it's important to **keep a cool head**.
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keep a low profile
Meaning
to avoid attracting attention; to stay calm and unnoticed
Example
After the controversy, he decided to **keep a low profile**.
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keep a stiff upper lip
Meaning
to not show your emotions in difficult situations
Example
Even after losing the match, the team **kept a stiff upper lip**.
idiom
keep a straight face
Meaning
to avoid laughing in a funny situation
Example
It was hard to **keep a straight face** during his silly speech.
phrasal-verb
keep after
Meaning
to remind or encourage someone to do something continuously
Example
Parents often **keep after** their children to do homework.
phrasal-verb
keep ahead
Meaning
to remain in a leading or advantageous position
Example
The company invests in innovation to **keep ahead** of competitors.
phrasal-verb
keep ahead of
Meaning
to stay in front or make progress faster than others
Example
We need to **keep ahead of** the schedule to avoid stress later.
phrasal-verb
keep alive
Meaning
to make sure cultural traditions continue to exist
Example
Artists work hard to **keep alive** the spirit of folk art.
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keep all your eggs in one basket
Meaning
to rely on a single plan or source of success
Example
Don’t **keep all your eggs in one basket** when investing.
idiom
Keep an even keel
Meaning
To stay calm and steady, especially during difficulties.
Example
Despite the pressure, she **kept an even keel** throughout the project.
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keep an eye on
Meaning
to watch or monitor something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye on** the kids while I'm cooking?
idiom
keep an eye on someone
Meaning
to watch someone carefully because you don’t trust them completely
Example
I’ll **keep an eye on him** while you’re away.
idiom
keep an eye out
Meaning
to watch for something or someone carefully
Example
Can you **keep an eye out** for my package while I'm away?
idiom
Keep an open mind
Meaning
To be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.
Example
Try to **keep an open mind** when learning about different cultures.
phrasal-verb
keep at
Meaning
to continue doing something with determination
Example
If you **keep at** your practice, you’ll master it soon.
idiom
Keep at it
Meaning
Continue trying even when it’s hard.
Example
Don’t give up—just **keep at it**.
phrasal-verb
keep away
Meaning
to stay at a distance; to avoid something or someone
Example
You should **keep away** from junk food if you want to stay healthy.
idiom
keep away from
Meaning
to avoid someone or something
Example
You should **keep away from** sugary drinks right now.
phrasal-verb
keep back
Meaning
to withhold something; to stay at a distance
Example
The police told the crowd to **keep back** from the scene.
idiom
keep body and soul together
Meaning
to manage to stay alive or survive
Example
He worked day and night just to **keep body and soul together**.
phrasal-verb
keep calm
Meaning
to stay relaxed and not get angry or upset
Example
He tried to **keep calm** when everyone else was panicking.
phrasal-verb
keep cool
Meaning
to remain calm in a stressful situation
Example
It’s important to **keep cool** even when things go wrong.
phrasal-verb
keep down
Meaning
to prevent from increasing or growing
Example
We need to **keep down** our expenses this month.
phrasal-verb
keep dreaming
Meaning
to continue having hopes and ambitions even when things are difficult
Example
No matter what happens, **keep dreaming** big.