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keep pace

idiom
Meaning

To run at the same speed as a pacesetter


Examples
SIMPLE

I cannot keep pace with you when you walk so fast.

CONTEXTUAL

The new student struggled to keep pace with the rest of the class during the difficult math lesson.

COMPLEX

As the global market evolves rapidly, many traditional companies find it increasingly difficult to keep pace with the innovative strategies of their younger competitors.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    change of pace

    A shift from one activity to another

  2. 02

    cobbler, keep to your last

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

  3. 03

    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.

  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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