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Kangaroo court

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A kangaroo court is an illegal tribunal set up by a group of people who have taken the law into their own hands and conduct trials which deny fundamental justice.
kangaroo court (plural kangaroo courts)
1. (idiomatic) A judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, or a group which conducts such proceedings, which is without proper authority, abusive, or otherwise unjust.

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Calm down please! Is this a meeting or a kangaroo court?

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Kangaroo piss

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kangaroo piss (uncountable)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see kangaroo,‎ piss.
2. (Australia, vulgar, slang) Beer, especially of inferior quality.

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Keel over

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keel over (third-person singular simple present keels over, present participle keeling over, simple past and past participle keeled over)
1. (intransitive, nautical) Of a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover; to capsize.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To collapse in a faint; to black out; to die.
? We should all go inside, before somebody <

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Keen as mustard

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(to be) keen as mustard
1. (simile) To be very keen, enthusiastic, eager.
? He was keen as mustard to begin the new job, until he learned what it really entailed.

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Keep a civil tongue

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People who keep a civil tongue express themselves in polite terms.

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Don't speak ro rudely! You must learn to keep a civil tongue in all circumstances.

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Keep a close watch on

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keep a close watch on
1. (idiomatic) to pay careful attention to a situation or a thing, so that you can deal with any changes or problems.
? The prime minister asked the home secretary to keep a close watch on the flooding situation.

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Keep a cool head

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keep a cool head
1. (idiomatic) to keep one's cool; to stay calm

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Keep a level head

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If you keep a level head, you remain calm and sensible no matter how difficult or distressful the situation may be.

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All through the hijacking the pilot kept a level head.

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Keep a lid on

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keep a lid on (often with -it)
1. (idiomatic, imperative) To keep something secret.
? It's supposed to be a surprise, so try to keep a lid on it, will you?

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Keep a low profile

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A person who keeps a low profile tries not to attract public attention.

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The inventor is a discreet man who keeps a low profile.

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Keep a stiff upper lip

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If a person keeps a stiff upper lip, they contain their emotion and do not let other people see their feelings.

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When she heard the bad news, she kept a stiff upper lip.

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Keep a weather eye open

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keep a weather eye open
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying your full attention.
2. (rare, obsolete) to be alert; to concentrate on a matter in hand.

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Keep an eye on

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keep an eye on
1. (idiomatic) To watch and pay attention to.
? I must keep an eye on this sauce in case it curdles.

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Keep an eye open

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keep an eye open
1. (idiomatic) To maintain vigilance for someone or something.
2. (idiomatic) To maintain vigilance for a possibly dangerous situation.

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Keep an eye out

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keep an eye out
1. (idiomatic) To watch for, look for, or search for.
? I think we're getting close, so keep an eye out for the next street.

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Keep an eye peeled

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keep an eye peeled
1. (idiomatic) To look out (for something) attentively.
? Keep an eye peeled, you never know when the ice-cream truck will pass by.

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Keep at arm's length

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If you keep someone at arm's length, you do not allow yourself to become too friendly with them.

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It's not easy to become friends with Sophie; she tends to keep everyone at arm's length.

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Keep body and soul together

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If someone is able to keep body and soul together, they manage to survive.

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He was unemployed and homeless, but somehow he managed to keep body and soul together.

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Keep company

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keep company
1. (transitive, intransitive, idiomatic, dated) To court.
? It was rumoured that the lady and the gentleman were keeping company.
? He was keeping company with her.
2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To socialise.
? If you care about your reputation you ought to be careful who you keep company with.

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Keep fingers crossed

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If you keep your fingers crossed, you hope that something will be successful.

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I'm doing my driving test tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

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Keep head above water

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To keep one's head above water means to try to survive by staying out of debt, for example a small business.

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Business has been slow, but we've managed to keep our head above water.

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Keep house

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keep house (third-person singular simple present keeps house, present participle keeping house, simple past and past participle kept house)
1. (idiomatic) To take care of domestic chores; work as a housekeeper.

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Keep in

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keep in (third-person singular simple present keeps in, present participle keeping in, simple past and past participle kept in)
1. Used other than as an idiom: see keep,‎ in.
2. To require a pupil to stay after school as a punishment.
3. to stay blazing (of a fire)
4. To cause (a fire) to stay blazing

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Keep in proportion

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If you react to a situation in a sensible way, without exaggerating the importance or seriousness of the facts, you keep things in proportion.

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Yes, we've got a problem, but let's try to keep things in proportion.

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Keep it between the ditches

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keep it between the ditches
1. (idiomatic) To stay out of trouble or follow a righteous (God-fearing) path.

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Keep it real

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keep it real (third-person singular simple present keeps it real, present participle keeping it real, simple past and past participle kept it real)
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) To be authentic, true to oneself; to be cool.
2. In the imperative, an exhortation used as a departing salutation.

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Keep it up

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keep it up (third-person singular simple present keeps it up, present participle keeping it up, simple past and past participle kept it up)
1. (idiomatic) To maintain or continue a positive streak.
? The new teacher was so enthusiastic, I hope she can keep it up until the end of the year.
2. (idiomatic) To maintain one's erection.
? Ever hear of Via

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Keep mum

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keep mum
1. (idiomatic) To not talk; especially keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.
? "Be like dad, keep mum" (British wartime poster)

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Keep nose clean

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A person who keeps their nose clean behaves well and avoids trouble.

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He spent a term in prison a few years ago but he's kept his nose clean ever since.

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Keep nose to grindstone

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A person who keeps their nose to the grindstone is someone who concentrates on working or studying hard.

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She was so determined to get into the college of her choice that she kept her nose to the grindstone all year.

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Keep on

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keep on (third-person singular simple present keeps on, present participle keeping on, simple past and past participle kept on)
1. (idiomatic) persist or continue
? Keep on trucking!
? Mum, Jimmy keeps on poking me!
2. (idiomatic) To remain in an existing position.
? The new boss would like to keep on the present secretary.

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Keep on truckin'

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keep on truckin'
1. (idiomatic) To continue or persist, regardless of circumstances or setbacks; to keep trying or striving.

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Keep on trucking

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keep on trucking
1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to persevere

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Keep one on one's toes

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keep one on one's toes
1. (idiomatic) To keep one attentive, active, busy or alert.
? Four-year-old twins will certainly keep you on your toes!

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Keep one's cards close to one's chest

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keep one's cards close to one's chest
1. (idiomatic) To avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.

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Keep one's cool

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keep one's cool
1. (idiomatic) To remain composed, calm, and even-tempered, especially in a provocative situation.

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Keep one's eyes peeled

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keep one's eyes peeled
1. (intransitive, idiomatic, (with "for")) To be on the alert, to be watchful.

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Keep one's feet on the ground

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A person who keeps their feet on the ground continues to act in a sensible and practical way, even if they become successful.

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His invention was an instant success but he kept his feet on the ground and invested his money very wisely.

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Keep one's fingers crossed

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keep one's fingers crossed
1. (idiomatic) to hope for the best, to show support

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Keep one's hair on

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keep one's hair on
1. (idiomatic, UK, colloquial) To stay calm; to be patient.
? All right, all right, just keep your hair on, mate.

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Keep one's head

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keep one's head
1. (idiomatic) To remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.

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Keep one's head above water

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keep one's head above water
1. (idiomatic) To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.

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Keep one's head down

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keep one's head down
1. Used other than as an idiom.
? I had to keep my head down so my ex wouldn't recognize me as I walked by.
2. (idiomatic) To avoid trouble or attention.
? He's keeping his head down after being blasted for his offensive tweets.

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Keep one's lips sealed

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keep one's lips sealed
1. (idiomatic) To keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.
? You can certainly trust me to keep my lips sealed about the matter.

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Keep one's mouth shut

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keep one's mouth shut
1. (idiomatic) To keep a secret; to refrain from speaking indiscreetly or carelessly; broadly, to refrain from speaking altogether.

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Keep one's nose clean

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keep one's nose clean
1. (idiomatic) To stay out of trouble, especially by avoiding unlawful behavior.

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Keep one's options open

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keep one's options open (third-person singular simple present keeps one's options open, present participle keeping one's options open, simple past and past participle kept one's options open)
1. (idiomatic) To not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.

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Keep one's pecker up

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keep your pecker up (third-person singular simple present keeps one's pecker up, present participle keeping one's pecker up, simple past and past participle kept one's pecker up)
1. (chiefly UK, idiomatic) To remain cheerful; keep smiling.

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Keep one's shirt on

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keep one's shirt on
1. (idiomatic) To be more patient or to calm down.

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