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Raen Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

I'm looking for a phrase

It goes something like "keep sth... check"? which means to keep something under control. It has the word "check" for sure. Heard it used before but ambigeously floating somewhere in the corner of my mind. But I can't get the complete phrase together. Anyone wants to help out. I might have gotten the meaning wrong too. I am not sure. Thanks in advance.

Raen
  

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"To keep something in check" is quite common. I suppose it's like checkmate in chess, or to check in ice hockey. A check valve prevents backflow.

— Avangi

  • "To keep something in check" is quite common.
  • I suppose it's like checkmate in chess, or to check in ice hockey.
  • A check valve prevents backflow.
  • You might keep your enemy in check by stationing troups in strategic positions.
  • You keep a forest fire in check by digging fire breaks or setting backfires.
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"To keep something in check" is quite common.

I suppose it's like checkmate in chess, or to check in ice hockey.

A check valve prevents backflow.

You might keep your enemy in check by stationing troups in strategic positions.

You keep a forest fire in check by digging fire breaks or setting backfires.

You keep a disease in check by administering vaccin
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Ha, Avangi, long time no see! I'm glad to see you again on the forum. Emotion: big smile

Thanks for the reply, I wholeheartedly appreciat
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