Collocations for "keeper"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "keeper" in context.
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keeper
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [snake, pet, tiger] keeper
- the [zoo, inn] keeper
- works as a (professional) bee keeper
- is a keeper at the [zoo, wildlife sanctuary, reserve]
- is a keeper of (civil) [peace, justice]
- a keeper of [records, accounts, notes, information, stamps, secrets]
- the [record] keeper
- a keeper of [sordid, family, government] secrets
- is a keeper of her [promises, word]
- you're not my keeper!
- refused to be his [brother's, friend's] keeper
- [caught, went fishing for] keepers
- informal: she's a real keeper
- UK: informal, sports: the keeper made ten [blocks, saves]
- informal: finders keepers (losers weepers)!
'keeper' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):