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
But when they were seated at home again, the mother took Margit's face between her hands, and said, "Keep back nothing from me, my child!"
From Arne; A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne
Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me: Then shall I be upright, and I shall be Innocent from the great transgression.
From School Reading by Grades Sixth Year by Baldwin, James
"Keep back the crowd, Joe, till we get Hank in!" called the deputy, and they pushed on.
From The Man from Jericho by Litsey, Edwin Carlile
"Keep back and let the ladies alone!" commanded Abel in a stentorian voice.
From The Jolliest Term on Record A Story of School Life by Brazil, Angela
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