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2021-12-06 08:12
Keep out of the/(one's) way phrase
To try not to be a person or to put things that hinder one.
Hey kids, keep out of my way. I'm carrying a hot bowl of soup.
That child is considerate - he kept all his toys out of his mom's way when she was cleaning.
To make sure that you or something doesn't cause trouble or is not annoying to one.
I remember keeping the knife out of my way by putting it up there, but somehow it appears here!
John has just broken up with his girlfriend. I think we should keep out of the way until he comes to his senses again.
To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something
To keep a reasonable distance from someone or something; avoid someone or something
Stay far away; avoid someone or something, or doing something
To keep from causing someone embarrassment
The verb "keep" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur and simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome
All I can do is hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.
