Idioms beginning with “Keep One’s”
Keep One’s Cool
- Definition: To remain calm and composed, especially during stressful situations.
- Synonyms: Stay calm, remain calm, stay composed.
- Antonyms: Lose one’s temper, freak out, blow a fuse.
- Humor-filled quote: “Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet. Keep your cool—even if the forecast calls for chaos.” - I. M. Smooth
Literature and Entertainment References:
- Books: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
- Songs: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
- Movies: The Karate Kid (1984) - “Patience, Daniel-san.”
Keep One’s Eyes Peeled
- Definition: To be on high alert or to closely look out for something.
- Synonyms: Be vigilant, stay aware, keep a sharp lookout.
- Antonyms: Be oblivious, let one’s guard down.
- Humor-filled quote: “I keep my eyes peeled—though preferably not like an onion.” - E.Y.E. Spy
Literature and Entertainment References:
- Books: Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle
- Songs: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor
- Movies: Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Keep One’s Nose to the Grindstone
- Definition: To work hard and diligently on a task.
- Synonyms: Be industrious, stay focused, hustle.
- Antonyms: Slack off, procrastinate.
- Humor-filled quote: “I keep my nose to the grindstone, but don’t worry—it hasn’t worn off yet.” - B. Z. Busybee
Literature and Entertainment References:
- Books: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
- Songs: “Work Hard, Play Hard” by Wiz Khalifa
- Movies: The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
### Which of these phrases means to stay calm?
- [x] Keep one's cool
- [ ] Keep one's eyes peeled
- [ ] Keep one's unicorn corralled
- [ ] Keep one's sandwiches soft
> **Explanation:** "Keep one's cool" means to stay calm and composed, especially in stressful situations. The others, though playful, are total nonsense.
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### Which phrase means to work diligently?
- [ ] Keep one's cool
- [ ] Keep one's hat straight
- [x] Keep one's nose to the grindstone
- [ ] Keep one's shoes untied
> **Explanation:** "Keep one's nose to the grindstone" means to work hard and maintain focus on a task. The other choices are either real but irrelevant, or downright silly.
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### Which of these expressions advises vigilance?
- [ ] Keep one's socks mismatched
- [x] Keep one's eyes peeled
- [ ] Keep one's plate empty
- [ ] Keep one's garden gnomes polished
> **Explanation:** "Keep one's eyes peeled" suggests staying alert and vigilant. Though, if you must polish garden gnomes, remain vigilant there, too!
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### True or False: "Keep one's nose to the grindstone" means to slack off.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** False! "Keep one's nose to the grindstone" means to work hard and stay diligent, quite the opposite of slacking off.
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🌼 Farewell Thought: Remember, life doesn’t require us to be perfect—it simply asks us to keep our cool, work hard, stay vigilant, and, most importantly, not to take ourselves too seriously. So keep calm and idiom on! 🌼
