kate
A picklock. 'Tis a rum kate; it is a clever picklock. CANT.
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kayf
A café.
Kedar's Tents
This world. Kedar was a soa of Ishmael (Gen. xxv, 15), and was the ancestor of an important tribe of nomadic Arabs* T&e phrase means houses in the wilder- ness of this world, and comes from Ps. cxx, 5: **Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar.
keel bullies
Men employed to load and unload the coal vessels.
keel over
to fall or collapse suddenly
keel-hauling
A good thrashing or mauling, rough treatment,—from the old nautical custom of punishing offenders by throwing them overboard with a rope attached, and hauling them up from under the ship’s keel. See full description of this barbarous practice in Marryat’s Snarleyyow.
keelhauling
A punishment in use among the Dutch seamen, in which, for certain offences, the delinquent is drawn once, or oftener, under the ship's keel: ludicrously defined, undergoing a great hard-ship.
keen as a Jew
Very eager.
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 pig
An Oxford University phrase, which means to have a lodger. A man whose rooms contain two bedchambers has sometimes, when his college is full, to allow the use of one of them to a Freshman, who is called under these circumstances a PIG. The original occupier is then said to KEEP A PIG.
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 Bayard in the stable
Keep what is of value under lock and key. Bayard, The Chevalier de.
keep company
To accompany or spend time with someone
keep count
To keep track of the number of something
keep down
To repress.
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 in touch
Maintain regular communication with someone
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 simple, stupid. (KISS)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
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
keep one's head above water
To barely manage to cope with difficulties or responsibilities
keep one's head down
To avoid attention or trouble by being quiet and unobtrusive
keep one's head on a swivel
To remain constantly alert and aware of one's surroundings
keep one's knickers on
remain calm and composed
keep one's lips sealed
To keep a secret and not reveal any information
keep one's mouth shut
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
keep one's nose clean
To behave well and avoid trouble or scandal
keep one's options open
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
keep one's pants on
To remain calm and patient
keep one's pecker up
To remain cheerful and optimistic despite difficulties
keep one's powder dry
To prepare for a future challenge or opportunity
keep one's stick on the ice
remain prepared and alert
keep one's temper
remain calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation
keep one's tits on
remain calm and composed
keep one's voice down
Speak quietly to avoid being overheard or disturbing others
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