keep up with the times
To change one's ideas, views or way of living in order to stay current or modern.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You should update your software to keep up with the times.”
“My grandfather started using a smartphone because he wants to keep up with the times and talk to his family.”
“Businesses must constantly adapt their strategies to keep up with the times, or they risk becoming irrelevant in an ever-changing global market.”
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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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fast times
A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.
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get with the times
To become aware of modern trends, words or ideas.
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gift that keeps on giving
Something with continuous (typically positive) consequences.
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good times
Referring to a specific period of time, whether the speaker’s present circumstances or a past era recalled with nostalgia, as agreeable or enjoyable, occasionally with an ironic connotation.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026