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Let’s take a look at some key business idioms starting with k.
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keep in the dark
meaning – unaware, uninformed
Why are they keeping me in the dark? I want to know how serious the accident was.
keep one’s eye on the ball
meaning – stay focused
We ned to keep out eye on the ball, our final exams start in a month.
keep one’s head above water
meaning – survive in difficult times, especially with money
The first part of the year was difficult, now we’re keeping our heads above water.
keep one’s nose to the grindstone
meaning – continuously work hard
You’ve kept your nose to the grindstone all year. You deserve a juicy bonus.
keep someone in the loop
meaning – inform someone of the latest news/plans/details etc.
As long as I’m kept in the loop, I don’t mind how you run the project.
keep someone on their toes
meaning – be alert, focused, concentrate or ready for anything to happen
The CEO is coming on Tuesday, you all need to be on your toes.
keep someone posted
meaning – regularly give someone the most recent news
Maria has gone into labour, we’ll keep you posted.
keep the ball rolling
meaning – maintain the momentum/progress
Ernie founded the charity before he passed. It’s up to us to keep the ball rolling.
kick into touch
meaning – stop something happening/succeeding
Our plans for a new home have been kicked into touch now I’m unemployed.
kick something around
meaning – discuss ideas
The meeting went on forever. We were kicking around ideas but couldn’t agree on anything.
know the score
meaning – be aware of what is going on even if you don’t like it
He knows the score. If he wants drugs, I want money first.
knuckle down
meaning – stop fooling around and start working hard
I’m going to knuckle down this year. I don’t want to fail again
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