keep (someone) in the loop To keep someone informed about and/or involved in something, such as a plan or project, especially that which involves or pertains to a specific group.We've hired a new intern to help you with data entry, so be sure to keep her in the loop about the proje...
2. Support, sustain, as in They're trying to keep up their spirits while they wait for news of the crash. [Late 1600s] Also see keep one's chin up. 3. Maintain in good condition, as in Joan really kept up the property. [Mid-1500s] This usage also appears in the idiom keep ...
1. To maintain physical distance between oneself and someone or something.Keep your distance, everyone. There is a downed wire here.He better keep his distance from that bear. 2. To limit engagement or association (or the appearance thereof) between oneself and someone or something.Politicians ...
It's hard to keep your head above water on this much money. 3. Fig. to keep up with one's work. It's all I can do to keep my head above water with the work I have. I can't take on any more. We have so many orders that we can hardly keep our heads above water. See al...