- keep from (or keep someone from)
- keep from (or keep someone from)avoid (or cause someone to avoid) doing something.→ keep
English new terms dictionary. 2014.
keep from (or keep someone from)
Look at other dictionaries:
keep someone at arm's length — keep (someone/something) at arm s length to avoid becoming connected with someone or something. We proposed a tax break for companies that treat their workers well, but lawmakers are keeping the idea at arm s length for now. She doesn t talk much … New idioms dictionary
keep someone company — phrase to spend time with someone so that they will not feel lonely Would you like me to stay and keep you company? Thesaurus: to spend time with friendssynonym Main entry: company * * * accompany or spend time with someone in order to prevent… … Useful english dictionary
keep someone at arm's length — If you keep someone or something at arm s length, you keep a safe distance away from them … The small dictionary of idiomes
keep someone on a tight leash — keep (someone) on a tight leash to allow someone very little freedom to do what they want. He doesn t go out with the guys much now that his girlfriend is around to keep him on a tight leash. Usage notes: sometimes used with have: The police will … New idioms dictionary
keep someone sweet — keep (someone) sweet to do things to please someone so that they help you or treat you well in the future. I like to keep the neighbours sweet in case we have to borrow a ladder or something from them … New idioms dictionary
keep someone in his place — keep someone in his (or her) place keep someone from becoming presumptuous … Useful english dictionary
keep someone in his/her place — keep (someone) in his/her place : to prevent (someone) from achieving a higher social status Such social rules were used to keep women in their place. • • • Main Entry: ↑place … Useful english dictionary
keep someone at bay — keep (someone) at bay to prevent someone from moving closer. He held the police at bay with a gun for several hours … New idioms dictionary
keep someone at arm's length — If you keep someone or something at arm s length, you keep a safe distance away from them. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you keep someone at arm s length, you do not allow yourself to become friendly with them. It s not easy… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
keep someone at bay — keep (something/someone) at bay to prevent something or someone unpleasant from coming too near you or harming you. If we can keep the rabbits at bay, we should have a good crop of vegetables in the garden. For me, overeating is a way of keeping… … New idioms dictionary
