Phrases & Expressions

To manage the daily tasks and responsibilities of running a household.

• She decided to keep house after her children started school.
• He was good at keeping house and cooking.

To continue doing something.

• Keep on trying, don't give up.
• He kept on talking for hours.

To remain cheerful and hopeful, even when facing difficulties.

• Keep your chin up; things will get better soon.
• Despite the setbacks, she kept her chin up.

To remain calm and composed, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.

• She managed to keep her cool despite the chaos.
• Please keep your cool and listen to me.

Staying active and occupied, often to avoid boredom or worry.

• I'm keeping busy with my new project.
• Keeping busy helps me forget my worries.

To start a football or rugby match by kicking the ball; (of a match) to begin.

• The match kicks off at three o'clock.
• Our team kicked off and attacked straight away.

To force someone to leave a place or group.

• They kicked him out of the team.
• The school kicked out the students who cheated.

To achieve two good results with a single action.

• Let's kill two birds with one stone.
• By walking to work, I kill two birds with one stone.

An order to stop doing something annoying or unnecessary.

• Knock it off! You're disturbing everyone.
• The teacher told the students to knock it off.

To stop working for the day.

• Let's knock off for the day.
• We usually knock off early on Fridays.