a man is known by the company he keeps »
People are similar in character to their friends.
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a rolling stone gathers no moss »
A person who never settles in one place will never be successful.A person who does not keep active will grow mouldy.
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an apple a day keeps the doctor away »
Apples are healthy and stave off illness.Eat healthy and you won't get sick.
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back burner »
A section of a stove used to keep some pots warm while one focuses on others.
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balance the books »
To put or keep any closed or conservative system or its analysis in balance.
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bang on about »
To keep talking endlessly about the same subject.
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blind »
A covering for a window to keep out light. The covering may be made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.
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bottle up »
Keep suppressed and hidden.
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button up »
To fasten all the buttons on a coat, or similar item of clothing, to keep warm.
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carry a torch for »
[2] To harbor feelings of love despite not being in a relationship; generally unrequited or after a relationship has ended, and sometimes implying secret feelings. There is the implication of keeping hope alive.
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cat and mouse game »
Two individuals and/or groups repeatedly keeping check on each other in a suspicious or self-protective way, often with the goal of one or both parties trying to gain a malicious advantage over the other.
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come through »
Not to let somebody down, keep one's promise.
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company »
Keep the house clean, I have company coming.
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dead men tell no tales »
Once someone is dead, they can no longer communicate, hence killing someone is the best way to keep him/her quiet.
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deliver the goods »
To keep one's promises.
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| BTW, Why won't you become an editor? |
