juggling act
Managing multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
juice up
to energize or make something more exciting
juking and jiving
deceiving or evading someone with clever talk
jump at the chance
Eagerly accept an opportunity
jump at the opportunity
Eagerly accept a chance or offer
jump before one is pushed
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
jump down someone's throat
To strongly and abruptly criticize or scold someone
jump for joy
Feel extreme happiness or excitement
jump in one's skin
To feel a sudden, intense shock or fear
jump on
to quickly take advantage of an opportunity
jump out
To suddenly appear or become noticed
jump salty
to react overly defensively or sensitively
jump someone's bones
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
jump street
to take a drastic or sudden action
jump the queue
To take someone's place ahead of them in a line or sequence
jump the shark
to pass the peak of success and begin to decline
jump to
to suddenly change to a different subject
jungle telegraph
an informal network of people sharing information
junkyard dog
A fiercely competitive or aggressive person
jury is out
A decision or verdict has not been reached yet
just a minute
wait for a short time
just a second
wait for a very short time
just about
almost or very nearly
just another pretty face
Someone attractive but lacking in substance or intelligence
just deserts
the punishment or reward one deserves
just folks
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
just like that
happening or done suddenly and without warning
just the same
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
kangaroo court
A mock court or tribunal that disregards law and justice
kao peh kao bu
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
keel over
to fall or collapse suddenly
keep a civil tongue in one's head
To speak politely and avoid offensive language
keep a close watch
Monitor someone or something carefully
keep a cool head
Remain calm and composed in a difficult situation
keep a lid on
to control or restrain something
keep a low profile
To avoid drawing attention to oneself
keep a weather eye open
remain vigilant and prepared for potential problems
keep an eye on
Watch or monitor someone or something closely
keep an eye open
Be vigilant and watchful for something
keep an eye peeled
Be watchful and alert for something
keep company
To accompany or spend time with someone
keep count
To keep track of the number of something
keep good time
To maintain a consistent and accurate rhythm or tempo, especially in music
keep house
Manage a household and its domestic duties
keep it between the ditches
To stay within reasonable or safe boundaries
keep it in the family
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
keep it moving
to continue or proceed with something
keep it one hundred
To be completely honest or authentic
keep it real
Be honest and authentic in one's words and actions
keep it together
remain calm and composed
keep off the streets
To avoid going out or socializing, especially at night
keep on
continue doing something
keep on about
To talk or complain excessively about something
keep on truckin'
to continue doing something with energy and determination
keep one's cards close to one's chest
To keep one's plans or intentions secret
keep one's cool
Remain calm and composed in a difficult situation
keep one's ears open
Listen carefully for information or opportunities
keep one's eye on the ball
Stay focused on the task at hand
keep one's eyes peeled
Be extremely vigilant and watchful for something
keep one's fingers crossed
Hope for a successful outcome
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