Keep (oneself) to (oneself) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "keep (oneself) to (oneself)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-16 10:08

Meaning of Keep (oneself) to (oneself)

Keep (oneself) to (oneself) American British verb phrase

To isolate oneself from others, to be unfriendly or sociable
 

Jenny was a timid girl, so she always curls in the corner of class to keep herself to herself.

After undergoing emotional shock, she keeps herself to herself.

I like keeping myself to myself amidst the tranquility of natural landscapes.

Grammar and Usage of Keep (oneself) to (oneself)

Verb Forms

  • keep (oneself) to (oneself)
  • keeps (oneself) to (oneself)
  • kept (oneself) to (oneself)
  • keeping (oneself) to (oneself)

The verb "keep" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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punch (one's) ticket

1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work

Example:

1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket. 
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.

 

 

 

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