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[keep an eye open] or [keep an eye out for]

See: [KEEP AN EYE ON].

[keep an eye out]

See: [EYE OUT].

[keep a stiff upper lip]  {v. phr.}

To be brave; face trouble bravely.

He was very much worried about his sick daughter, but he kept a stiff upper lip.

* /Although he was having some trouble with the engine, the pilot kept a stiff upper lip and  […]

[keep a straight face]

See: [STRAIGHT FACE], [DEADPAN].

[keep at]  {v.}

To continue to do; go on with.

Mary kept at her homework until she finished it.

Compare: [KEEP ON] (1), [KEEP UP] (1b).

[keep away]  {v. phr.}

To remain at a distance from.

[keep back]  {v. phr.}

To refrain or be restrained from entering; remain back.

[keep body and soul together]  {v. phr.}

To keep alive; survive.

John was unemployed most of the year and hardly made enough money to keep body and soul together.

Compare: [KEEP THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR].

[keep books]  {v. phr.}

To keep records of money gained and spent; do the work of a bookkeeper.

[keep company]  {v. phr.}

1. To stay or go along with (someone) so that he will not be lonely to visit with (someone).

John kept Andy company while his parents went to the movies.

I'll go shopping with you just to keep you company.

2. To go  […]