Expressions with
KEEP
Phrases for discussing
Collocations
Adverbs
100

keep... time

keep track of time

100

What are your _________ about this one?

What are your thoughts about this one?

100

Will you please __________ and water my plants while I’m out of the town?

Will you please do me a favour and water my plants while I’m out of the town?

100

completely = ...

completely =absolutely

200

Keep ... face

Keep a straight face

200

Shall we _______ __ to the next point?

Shall we move on to the next point?

200

The magazine __________ to try to make our city safer for cyclists. (run)

The magazine is running a campaign to try to make our city safer for cyclists.

200

a bit =...

a bit = slightly

300

Keep ... for

Keep an eye out for

300

I’m _______ I cannot _______ with you.

I’m afraid I cannot agree with you.

300

The team ____________ of doing well this year. (stand)

The team stands a chance of doing well this year.

300

totally =...

totally = thoroughly

400

keep... (try to be unnoticed)

Keep a low profile

400

I’d be more ________ to what you’re saying.

I’d be more inclined to what you’re saying.

400

My boss ____________ for my hard work on the project.  (pay)

My boss paid me a compliment for my hard work on the project.  

400

almost =...

almost = virtually