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21 keep-fit
noun (a series or system of exercises, usually simple, intended to improve the physical condition of ordinary people, especially women: She's very keen on keep-fit but it doesn't do her much good; ( also adjective) keep-fit exercises.) kondicijska telovadba; kondicijski -
22 keep away
(to (cause to) remain at a distance: Keep away - it's dangerous!) držati se ob strani* * *1.transitive verbdržati koga ob strani, ne pustiti koga blizu;2.intransitive verbizogibati se ( from koga, česa); držati se ob strani; nautical držati se proč od obale, obrniti brod od vetra -
23 keep a secret
(not to tell (something secret) to anyone else: You can't trust her to keep a secret.) obdržati skrivnost -
24 keep (someone) company
(to go, stay etc with (someone): I'll come too, and keep you company.) delati družbo -
25 keep hold of
(not to let go of: Keep hold of those tickets!) ne puščati iz rok -
26 keep (someone) on the hop
(to keep (someone) busy, active etc.) ne pustiti koga križem rok -
27 keep one's cool
(not to become over-excited or confused: If you keep your cool you won't fail.) ostati miren -
28 keep one's hand in
(to remain good or skilful at doing something by doing it occasionally: I still sometimes play a game of billiards, just to keep my hand in.) ostati v formi -
29 keep one's mind on
(to give all one's attention to: Keep your mind on what you're doing!) osredotočiti se -
30 keep out of
(not to become involved in: Do try to keep out of trouble!) ne vmešavati se -
31 keep (someone) company
(to go, stay etc with (someone): I'll come too, and keep you company.) delati družbo -
32 keep (someone) on the hop
(to keep (someone) busy, active etc.) ne pustiti koga križem rok -
33 keep the ball rolling
(to start or keep something going, especially a conversation: He can be relied on to start the ball rolling at parties.) začeti pogovor -
34 keep the wolf from the door
(to keep away hunger or want.) s težavo se preživljati -
35 keep time
((of a clock etc) to show the time accurately: Does this watch keep (good) time?) biti točen -
36 keep up with the Joneses
['‹ounziz] (to have everything one's neighbours have: She didn't need a new cooker - she just bought one to keep up with the Joneses.) ne zaostajati za sosedi -
37 keep/have an open mind
(to have a willingness to listen to or accept new ideas, other people's suggestions etc (eg before making a decision): It doesn't seem to be a very good plan, but I think we should keep an open mind about it for the time being.) sprejeti z rezervo -
38 keep/lose track of
((not) to keep oneself informed about (the progress or whereabouts of): I've lost track of what is happening.) (ne) biti na tekočem o -
39 keep under
transitive verb tlačiti koga; ukrotiti (ogenj) -
40 keep with
intransitive verb držati s kom, biti s kom, družiti se s kom
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