open house, keep

Idioms and Phrases

Provide hospitality for visitors, as in They loved company and kept open house virtually all summer long . This usage differs from the plain open house , which refers to a particular occasion or period when a home or institution is open to visitors or prospective buyers. [First half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

With the self-confidence of youth and ignorance, we decided to keep open house on our own account.

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In your place, I should keep open house—I should never be alone.

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It was one of those great country clubs that keep open house the year round.

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Giles traded with the Indians and continued to keep open house for the settlers from the southern region.

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And as there doesnt seem any likelihood of finding the Cotterell treasure, I dont see why we shouldnt keep open house.

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