for keeps

phrase

Synonyms of for keepsnext
1
a
: with the provision that one keep what one has won
played marbles for keeps
b
: with deadly seriousness
2
: for an indefinitely long time : permanently
3
: with the result of ending the matter

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“For keeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20keeps. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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