kidney
A waiter.
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
kielbasa
Penis.
kife
To steal.
kip-shop
A brothel.
kipe
To steal.
kipsy
A basket.
kisky
Drunk.
kisser
The mouth.
knife-ear
An elf.
knock off
To halt one's work or other activity.
knock under
To acknowledge oneself conquered; to submit, to yield.
knucklebone
A die.
kokoro
A heart.
keep an eye out
Look out for.
keep up appearances
Maintain an impression of wealth or well-being.
keep up with the Joneses
Try to maintain the same social and material standards as others.
kick the bucket
A euphemism for dying or death.
kick the habit
To stop engaging in a habitual practice.
kick up a fuss
Object loudly to something.
kill two birds with one stone
To achieve two goals with a single action.
king's ransom
A large sum of money.
kiss and tell
Recount sexual exploits.
kiss of death
An action that causes certain failure.
kiss of life
An action that revives.
know the score
Know the essential facts.
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 it up
continue doing something
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
keep one's hair on
Remain calm and patient
keep one's head
Remain calm and think clearly in a difficult situation