English in a Minute Series 5 / Phrases with 'keep'

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PhilYou ready? We've only got a minute, so you'll need to keep up. We're going to learn four phrases with 'keep'. And let's start with keep up it means to go fast enough to stay with someone, whether that's driving as fast as their car or learning new things at the same speed. She runs too fast. I'll never keep up! Sometimes it's not speed you need, but stamina. If you keep at something, you don't stop, even when it's difficult! Learning drums is hard, but I'm going to keep at it. If you keep something back, you save it you don't use it up. It could be money, energy or even some ingredients for food that you're making. Keep back some of the herbs and sprinkle them over at the end. If you keep something from someone, it means that you don't tell them. You keep it a secret. Shh! You're not telling me what's going on. Are you keeping something from me?Make sure you keep up learn these phrases now!

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