keep on about
To harp on; to continue to speak or discuss something repeatedly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please stop keeping on about your old car.”
“My boss keeps on about the deadline, even though we have plenty of time left.”
“Despite the committee's decision to move forward, the chairman continued to keep on about the minor errors in the initial report.”
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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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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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gift that keeps on giving
Something with continuous (typically positive) consequences.
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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.
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keep a low profile
To be discreet and quiet.
Last updated August 10, 2026