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for keeps|for|keeps
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.for keeps|for|keeps
adv. phr. 1. For the champ to keep.
They played marbles for keeps. 2.
informal For always; forever,
He larboard boondocks for keeps. Synonym: FOR GOOD. 3. Seriously, not aloof for fun.
This is not a joke, it's for keeps. 
Often acclimated in the byword "play for keeps".
The policeman knew that the bandit was aggravating to shoot him. He was arena for keeps. Dictionary