Idiom: for keeps
Meaning
Idiom: for keeps
- for always
- to have something forever
Example sentences
— “Are you loaning this to me?” “No, it’s yours for keeps.”
— When we got married, I gave my heart to my wife for keeps.
— Sorry, we thought the t-shirts were ours for keeps.
— My boyfriend left me a year ago but the good memories are still mine for keeps.
— Do you need this or can I have this shopping bag for keeps?
— We hope you enjoyed the presentation. By the way, the notepads and pens are yours for keeps.
— My daughter cried and screamed at the doctor's office because she thought the little books were hers for keeps.
— To prevent confusion, we need to clearly mark which items are available for our clients to have for keeps.
— If you really like that necklace, it's yours for keeps.
— Is this really mine for keeps? You're so generous! Thank you!
Synonyms
- for good
- until hell freezes over
- for ever and ever
- in perpetuity
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