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Meaning of keep someone honest | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Examples

“Jones is down ten games to two, but still keeping his opponent honest.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

keep someone in the loop keep someone occupied keep someone on ice keep someone on their toes keep someone posted keep someone posted up