He likes to keep company with the girl next door.
keep company
idiomTo court.
They have been keeping company for several months and plan to marry next spring.
The young man spent his evenings keeping company with the merchant's daughter, hoping to win her father's approval for their union.
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bad company
The wrong crowd.
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cobbler, keep to your last
One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.
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company town
A town, city, or other municipality in which a single large business has a controlling influence over the economy and, sometimes, over the societal structure and the local government.
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earn one's keep
To perform satisfactory physical labor or to provide other worthy services in return for remuneration, lodging, or other benefits; to support oneself financially.
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keep a civil tongue in one's head
To maintain a polite manner of speaking.
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keep a close watch
to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
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keep a cool head
To keep one's cool; to stay calm.
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keep a lid on
To keep something secret.