Idioms Beginning With K

Kangaroo Court

Meaning:

A court of law where proper procedures are not followed at all; a sham judicial proceeding

Keep (Something) at Bay

Meaning:

Maintain a distance from something or someone

Keep a Stiff Upper Lip

Meaning:

Control one’s emotions; not give in to fear or grief

Keep an Eye On

Meaning:

To keep an eye on something or someone is to watch it periodically, to keep it under surveillance.

Keep an Eye Peeled

Meaning:

Be observant; watch out for something

Keep It Under Your Hat

Meaning:

Don’t tell anyone; don’t reveal this secret

Keep Someone at Arm’s Length

Meaning:

Avoid close interaction or cooperation

Keep Your Nose Clean

Meaning:

Avoid trouble or situations that compromise one’e honesty

Keep Your Powder Dry 

Meaning:

Do not attack until you are ready.

Keeping One’s Nose to the Grindstone

Meaning:

Working hard on something repetitive or tedious

Kick Ass, Kick Butt

Meaning:

A) Defeat badly B) be excellent or highly effective

Kick the Can Down the Road

Meaning:

Postpone an important decision

Kill a Fly With an Elephant Gun

Meaning:

Approach a problem with excessive measures

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