keep someone posted
To inform (someone) regularly of the latest developments.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I'll keep you posted on any news.”
“The doctor said she would keep us posted about the test results later this week.”
“As negotiations dragged on through the night, the weary spokesperson stepped out every hour to keep the waiting reporters posted on any progress.”
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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be left at the post
To be beaten from the beginning of a competition or race.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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call someone everything but a child of God
To call someone many abusive names.
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catch someone napping
To take advantage of someone's inattention.
Last updated August 10, 2026