Фразеологизмы со словом keep. Страница пять

keep in touch with

get in touch with

be in touch with

stay in touch with

Talking or writing to each other; giving and getting news; having contact. To remain in communication with; maintain contact with.

Don't forget to keep in touch, either by letter or phone, when you're in Europe!

He promised to stay in touch with us while he was abroad. However, we were very disappointed that he never did get in touch with us.

I certainly enjoyed seeing you again after all these years. Let’s be sure to keep in touch.

I've been trying all morning to get in touch with Miss Peters, but her phone is always busy.

James will be in touch with us soon to relay the details of the plan.

John kept in touch with his school friends during the summer.

Police anywhere in the U.S. can get in touch instantly with any other police department by teletype.

The man claimed to be in touch with people on another planet.

You can get in touch with him by calling the Burma Hotel.

You can telephone me every few days, and in that way we can keep in touch with each other.

keep late hours

To go to bed late; habitually stay up (and work) late.

"If you always keep such late hours, your health might suffer," Tom's doctor said.

keep off

To refrain from entering; stay away from.

"Keep off the grass," the sign in the park indicated.

keep on

To go ahead; not stop; continue. Often used before a present participle.

Columbus kept on until he saw land.

Relentlessly, the boy kept on asking about the birds and the bees.

The boy kept on talking even though the teacher had asked him to stop.

The neighbors asked them to stop making noise, but they kept right on.

The speaker kept on talking even though most of the audience had left.

To allow to continue working for you.

The new owner kept Fred on as gardener.

keep one at a distance

keep one at arm's length

keep at a distance

keep at arm's length

To avoid (someone's) company; not become too friendly toward.

Betty likes Bill and is trying to be friendly, but he keeps her at arm's length.

Mr. Smith is kind to the workers in his store but after work he keeps them at a distance.

keep one posted

To receive current information; inform oneself.

My associates phoned me every day and kept me posted on new developments in our business.

keep one's balance

To stay even-tempered; not become overexcited.

Mike has the best personality to run our office; he always keeps his balance.

keep one's chin up

To be brave; be determined; face trouble with courage.

He didn't think that he would ever get out of the jungle alive, but he kept his chin up.