English Explanatory Dictionary

keep someone honest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see keep, honest.
  2. To continue to compete strongly against someone despite being in an inferior position, so as not to allow one's opponent an easy victory.

Word forms

keep someone honest keeps someone honest keeping someone honest kept someone honest
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