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keep off the streets

idiom
Meaning

To inspire or cause (someone) to avoid idleness, unemployment, poverty, or antisocial behavior.


Examples
SIMPLE

Sports programs help keep kids off the streets.

CONTEXTUAL

The community center offers free classes to keep local teenagers off the streets after school.

COMPLEX

By providing consistent employment and a sense of purpose, the new initiative aims to keep vulnerable youth off the streets and away from criminal influence.

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

    hit the streets

    To go out in search of something or for a specific purpose.

  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.

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