Match each term to it's definition.
- kangaroo court -
- keep (one’s) cool -
- keep (one’s) eyes peeled -
- keep (one’s) fingers crossed -
- keep (one’s) head above water -
- keep (one’s) nose to the grindstone -
- keep (one’s) shirt on -
- keep (one’s) wits about (one) -
- keep (someone) at arm’s length -
- keep (something) under (one’s) hat -
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a court set up outside the regular legal system; staged trial where the outcome is set from the beginning
2) _____________________________________________
to stay calm under stress; not to become angry
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to hope for something; to wish for luck
4) _____________________________________________
to stay calm or be patient when someone wants to hurry
5) _____________________________________________
to work hard without rest
6) _____________________________________________
to pay attention and be ready to react
7) _____________________________________________
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to be alert and watchful; to look very carefully for something or someone
9) _____________________________________________
to keep someone at a distance emotionally
10) _____________________________________________
to just barely manage to stay ahead, financially or with one’s work or responsibilities