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keep it up

idiom
Meaning

To maintain or continue a positive streak.


Examples
SIMPLE

You are doing great work, so keep it up.

CONTEXTUAL

Your grades have improved significantly this semester, so please keep it up.

COMPLEX

If you maintain this level of dedication to your craft, you should certainly keep it up until you achieve your ultimate goal.

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  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

    gift that keeps on giving

    Something with continuous (typically positive) consequences.

  4. 04

    keep a civil tongue in one's head

    To maintain a polite manner of speaking.

  5. 05

    keep a close watch

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

  6. 06

    keep a cool head

    To keep one's cool; to stay calm.

  7. 07

    keep a lid on

    To keep something secret.

  8. 08

    keep a low profile

    To be discreet and quiet.

Last updated April 17, 2026