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keep up with the times

idiom

To change one's ideas, views or way of living in order to stay current or modern.


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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

    fast times

    A period of time characterized by quickly-paced activity, especially involving extravagant or risky conduct, sexual behavior, or other exciting events.

  4. 04

    get with the times

    To become aware of modern trends, words or ideas.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    keep a civil tongue in one's head

    To maintain a polite manner of speaking.

  7. 07

    keep a close watch

    to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.

  8. 08

    keep a cool head

    To keep one's cool; to stay calm.

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