Idioms List - محاورے

1240 Famous Idioms with their Urdu Meanings and Examples

Kaput

over; ruined; broken

The car was 15 years old, and one day, it just went kaput.

Keep a lid on

to stay quiet about

It's important that reporters keep a lid on any testimony that is deemed "off the record".

Keep a stiff upper lip

don't show any emotions; be stoic

Boys are often taught to keep a stiff upper lip when they injure themselves.

Keep an eye on

to watch something

Angela is too young to play alone and needs someone to keep an eye on her.

Keep it down!

a request to keep the noise level low

The police responded to a neighbors complaint and told the partiers to keep it down or else they would be arrested.

Keep one's word

keep a promise

You can count on Marisa, who always keeps her word when she says she will do something.

Keep one's head above water

try to survive by doing what's necessary; struggle to pay bills

The young family is barely keeping its head above water with their son's medical expenses.

Keep tabs on

to follow or "keep track of"

Ginnie keeps tabs on her son by monitoring his cell phone call log.

Keep the ball rolling

continue to act, do one's part

Kwame kept the ball rolling with the project by giving the workers frequent pep talks.

Keep track of

follow the activity of; stay up-to-date with

I keep track of my expenses with the help of my digital assistant.

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December 12, 2025
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