keeps イディオム

an apple a day keeps the doctor away

eat one apple each day for good health "Mom gave me an apple, saying, ""An apple a day... ."""

for keeps

for always, forever He told the boy that he could have the baseball bat for keeps.

play for keeps

Idiom(s): play for keeps

Theme: PLANNING

to take an action that is permanent or final. (Slang.)
• Mary told me that Tom wants to marry me. I didn't know he wanted to play for keeps.
• I like to play cards and make money, but I don't like to play for keeps.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Eating an apple every day can help to keep you healthy. Other interpretation : A small preventive treatment wards off serious problems.

A man is known by the company he keeps.

A person's character is judged by the type of people with whom they spend their time.

A still tongue keeps a wise head

Wise people don't talk much.

A hedge between keeps friendship green.

Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.

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adv. phr. 1. For the winner to keep. They played marbles for keeps. 2. informal For always; forever, He left town for keeps.
Synonym: FOR GOOD. 3. Seriously, not just for fun. This is not a joke, it's for keeps.

Often used in the phrase "play for keeps". The policeman knew that the robber was trying to shoot him. He was playing for keeps.

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v. phr. To take an action of finality and irreversibility. "Are you serious about me?" she asked. "Yes," he replied. "I want to marry you. I play for keeps."