To progress or develop as planned, scheduled, or expected. Watch the video
Category: Idiom of the Day
keep (one's) socks on
To remain patient and calm, especially when beginning to become angry or upset with impatience. Usually said as an imperative. Watch the video
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