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Means Eslpod Back Phrase Give Continue Arriving Appointment

Id ESLPod_0300_WE_0275
Episode Id ESLPod 300
Episode Title Arriving for an Appointment
Phrase to keep (someone)
Text In this podcast, the verb "to keep (someone)" means to not let someone do what he or she wants or needs to do: "Please don't let me keep you. Go back to the office, and I'll wait for the taxi by myself." The phrase "to keep (someone) going" means to give someone the ability to continue doing something: "Many college students drink coffee to keep them going while studying late at night." The phrase "to keep at (something)" means to continue to do something, even if it is difficult: "When Drake starting playing the violin, it sounded terrible, but he kept at it and now he makes beautiful music." Finally, "to keep" means to give something to someone so that they are the new owner: "Are you giving me this book to keep or do you want it back after I've read it?"
Topics Business

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