keep back
Britishverb
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(tr) to refuse to reveal or disclose
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to prevent, be prevented, or refrain from advancing, entering, etc
Example Sentences
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“Leathers, talk to him, calm him. The Old Tongue, he understands the Old Tongue. Keep back, the rest of i you. Put away your steel, we’re scaring him.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
"Keep back, will you, Forgons," interposed Gardin, fearing that his dignity as leader would be usurped.
From Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution by Sage, William
Keep back the wedding present a little longer.
From Napoleon's Letters to Josephine by Hall, Henry Foljambe
Keep back, you fellows, and take care what you do!
From A Castle in Spain A Novel by De Mille, James
Keep back your bruis�d prisoner lest he shock This wellbred lady's nerves.
From The Admirable Bashville or, Constancy Unrewarded by Shaw, Bernard
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