Keep it on the dl


verb phrase

To keep something secret

[1990s+ Teenagers; fr keep it down low]

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  • 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.

  • Keepnet

    /ˈkiːpˌnɛt/ noun 1. a cylindrical net strung on wire hoops and sealed at one end, suspended in water by anglers to keep alive the fish they have caught

  • Keep one posted

    interjection Please keep me informed of what is going on; supply up-to-date information (1800s+)


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