Keep (someone or something) in check In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "keep (someone or something) in check", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2022-04-08 03:04

draw a line in the sand , attach a condition (to something)

Keep (someone or something) in check American British verb phrase

If you say that you keep (someone or something) in check, you mean that you keep them under control.

These days, the government has attempted to keep air pollution in check.

Although the number of cars entering the center of the city is kept in check, the traffic congestion didn't change much.

The police officer wrestles with the pickpocket for a while and finally keeps him in check.

have/get your shit together

To reorganize your own circumstances

rule the roost

to be the most powerful person who controls and makes the decisions in a group

an easy touch

a person who is easily deceived or manipulated to do something, especially giving someone money.

1. To seize or take control of someone, something, or some place with a sudden and fierce attack

2. To gain a rapid and great fame or success in a place, a field or a particular group of people

To be under the control of someone or something

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