keep watch
To guard; to watch over someone or something.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please keep watch while I run inside to grab my keys.”
“The soldiers took turns to keep watch throughout the night to ensure the camp remained safe.”
“As the storm intensified, the lighthouse keeper continued to keep watch over the turbulent sea, scanning the horizon for any vessels in distress.”
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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