keep house
The idiom "keep house" refers to the act of managing and maintaining a home, encompassing various domestic chores.
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Definition
B2Household Management
(idiomatic, common)To manage and perform tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and organizing within a home.
Example
- She decided to keep house after retiring from her job.
- He learned to keep house efficiently while living alone.
C1Financial Evasion
(idiomatic, uncommon)To stay inside one's home to avoid creditors.
Example
- After accumulating debt, he chose to keep house to avoid confrontation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "keep house":
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