keep it in the family

短语

词形变化

keeping it in the family keeps it in the family 三单 keeps it in the family kept it in the family keeping it in the family 现在分词 kept it in the family 过去式 kept it in the family 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To restrict knowledge or information to only the members of a family or another small, intimate group.

    习语

    Near-synonyms: keep one's own counsel, keep one's mouth shut, STFU; see also Thesaurus:be quiet

  2. 2.

    To remain loyal to one's family; to retain family ownership of a business for long period of time.

    习语