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keep it real

idiom
Meaning

In the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.


Origin

disputed origin

From keep + it + real.

Examples
SIMPLE

See you later, keep it real.

CONTEXTUAL

I am heading out now, so take care and keep it real.

COMPLEX

As the evening drew to a close, he offered a final nod to his friends and told them to keep it real.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cobbler, keep to your last

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

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    for real and for true

    Genuinely; truly.

  4. 04

    in a real state

    Synonym of in a right state.

  5. 05

    keep a civil tongue in one's head

    To maintain a polite manner of speaking.

  6. 06

    keep a close watch

    to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.

  7. 07

    keep a cool head

    To keep one's cool; to stay calm.

  8. 08

    keep a lid on

    To keep something secret.

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