keep house

basket house

A cafe or similar establishment where musical performances are given and the performers are then paid with money placed in a basket by members of the audience.

bet the house

Synonym of bet the farm.

bottom the house

To clean a house from top to bottom; to clean a house extremely thoroughly.

bring down the house

To garner enthusiastic or wild applause or laughter.

cobbler, keep to your last

One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.

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.

eat someone out of house and home

To consume so much of someone's store of food that little or none is left for the owner.

house cooling party

A party to celebrate when a person decides to leave a house or flat, and sometimes to help prepare the space for the incoming residents.