Keep it down to a dull roar
verb phrase
To be quiet, or quieter: How about keeping the noise level down to a dull roar?/ Earl thrives on controversy, and we’re trying so hard to go the other way or, at least, keep it to a loud roar (1940s+)
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- Keep in touch
see: in touch
- Keep it on the dl
verb phrase To keep something secret [1990s+ Teenagers; fr keep it down low]
- Keep it real
interjection be yourself; don’t be a fake Examples Don’t put on airs; keep it real. Usage Note slang interjection Be yourself; don’t be a fake: They all pretend to be sophisticated, but I’m keeping it real
- Keep it up
Continue to do or maintain something, as in They were playing loud music, and they kept it up all night long. [ Mid-1700s ] Also see: keep up, def. 4.
- Keep late hours
Stay awake until late at night. For example, Never call Ethel before noon; she keeps late hours and sleeps all morning.