To remain patient and calm, especially when beginning to become angry or upset with impatience. Usually said as an imperative. Watch the video
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keep (one's) slate clean
To maintain an impeccable record; to refrain from committing any mistakes or wrongdoings. Watch the video
fingers crossed
An expression of hope that something one desires will come to pass or turn out to be true. A truncated version of the phrase “keep your fingers crossed.” Watch the video
keep (up) (one's) end of the bargain
To do as was promised in an agreement or bargain; to carry through with what one agreed to do. Also worded as “keep one’s end of the bargain up.” Watch the video