keep-away

noun

\ ˈkēp-ə-ˌwā

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Definition of keep-away

: a game in which two or more players try to keep an object (such as a ball) from one or more other players

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keep a watchful eye on (someone or something)

keep a watch out for

keep a weather eye on

keep bad company

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