keep track

Idioms  

1. Remain informed, follow the course of, as in Are you keeping track of the time? This usage alludes to following a literal track, as of footsteps. The antonym, lose track, alludes to straying or wandering from a track, as in I've lost track—what day are you leaving? [Late 1800s]

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keep track

If you were hiring a pro, they would dig much deeper and look at everyone’s tax-filing status, employment and financial needs, and keep track of it.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

It’s an amazing place to keep track of your own opinions and watch how they transform.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

While Chung’s purchases are private, rivals and brokers have tried to keep track.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

“Dude, I don’t keep track of what the Dodgers have,” Hardin said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

I was going to have to find a way of marking time if I wanted to keep track.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo