Keep (up) (one's) end of the bargain In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "keep (up) (one's) end of the bargain", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-23 12:12

Meaning of Keep (up) (one's) end of the bargain

Synonyms:

hold (up) (one's) end of the bargain

Keep (up) (one's) end of the bargain verb phrase informal

To carry out a commitment made in a contract or agreement.

I'm just getting the feeling that he isn't going to keep up his end of the bargain.

A: Are you confident that you'll hold up your end of the bargain? B: Sure.

Her answer just makes me question if Mark can be trusted to keep up his end of the bargain.

Other phrases about:

take a rain check
To decline an invitation or suggestion now and promise to do so at a more convenient time.
cross my heart (and hope to die)

Used to say that what you're saying is true, or that you'll do what you promise . 

now you're talking

Used when someone's offer or suggestion or what they have said is better than one they mentioned previously

take (one's) point

To understand what someone is trying to say and agree with them

deliver on (something)

To do what you promised to do or what people expect you to do

Grammar and Usage of Keep (up) (one's) end of the bargain

Verb Forms

  • to keep (up) (one's) end of the bargain
  • keeps (up) (one's) end of the bargain
  • kept (up) (one's) end of the bargain
  • keeping (up) (one's) end of the bargain

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

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