Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
keep moving
Meaning
to continue progressing without giving up
Example
Even when life gets tough, you must **keep moving**.
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keep moving with purpose
Meaning
to continue progressing with clear goals and motivation
Example
Stay focused and **keep moving with purpose** every day.
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keep off
Meaning
to avoid touching or stepping on something; to avoid talking about something
Example
Please **keep off** the grass.
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keep offices aligned
Meaning
to ensure different branches follow the same plan
Example
We **keep offices aligned** with a daily global standup call.
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keep on
Meaning
to continue doing something repeatedly
Example
She **kept on** talking even though nobody was listening.
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keep perspective
Meaning
to stay calm and rational during emotional situations
Example
During conflicts, it’s important to **keep perspective** instead of overreacting.
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keep projects on track
Meaning
to ensure work stays within schedule and scope
Example
Daily standups help us **keep projects on track** despite surprises.
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keep pushing
Meaning
to continue making an effort despite obstacles
Example
Even when life gets tough, keep **pushing** forward.
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keep pushing forward
Meaning
to continue moving toward your goals despite challenges
Example
Even when it’s tough, always **keep pushing forward**.
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keep reserves for
Meaning
to save or hold funds for future use or emergencies
Example
The central bank decided to **keep reserves for** potential market shocks.
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keep striving
Meaning
to continue trying hard to achieve something
Example
Even after success, a true professional keeps **striving** for excellence.
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keep striving for
Meaning
to continue making great efforts toward achieving something
Example
He always tells his students to **keep striving for** excellence.
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keep the market afloat
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 to
Meaning
to stick to something such as a rule or plan
Example
Please **keep to** the schedule.
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keep to oneself
Meaning
to not share thoughts or feelings with others
Example
He usually **keeps to himself** and doesn’t talk much.
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keep under
Meaning
to control or suppress something or someone
Example
The manager tried to **keep under** control the rising tension.
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keep up
Meaning
to maintain or continue a custom or tradition
Example
Our family still **keeps up** the tradition of making homemade sweets on Eid.
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keep up growth
Meaning
to maintain economic progress over time
Example
The government is focusing on policies to **keep up growth** while maintaining stability.
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keep up morale
Meaning
to maintain team spirit and positive energy
Example
The coach worked hard to **keep up morale** after the team’s loss.
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keep up on
Meaning
to stay updated with online work or communication
Example
She always **keeps up on** company news through Slack.
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keep up the momentum
Meaning
to continue working with the same energy and enthusiasm
Example
After achieving success, the team must **keep up the momentum**.
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keep up with changes
Meaning
to stay informed or updated about new developments
Example
Employees must **keep up with changes** in company policies.
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keep up with studies
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.
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keep up your hopes
Meaning
to stay confident that things will turn out well
Example
Even in difficult times, she managed to **keep up her hopes**.