English Explanatory Dictionary

keep up appearances

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To artificially maintain an outward sign of normality; to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.

Pronunciation

En-au-keep up appearances.ogg

Word forms

keep up appearances keeps up appearances keeping up appearances kept up appearances

Synonyms

maintain appearances save appearances

Related words

save face
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