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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Keep on top of our work

"Keep out! We're busy laying our eggs. And we can't keep on top of our work with you around." The scolded (at a puppy.)

Hi,

Does "keep on top of" in the above equal "control?" Thanks.
  

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Hi, Keep out! We're busy laying our eggs. " Yes.

  • Hi, Keep out!
  • We're busy laying our eggs.
  • " Yes.
  • And avoid falling behind with your work.
  • The little joke here is that hens do literally keep on top of their work, ie they sit on top of their eggs.
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Hi,

Keep out! We're busy laying our eggs. And we can't keep on top of our work with you around." The hens scolded (at a puppy.)

Does "keep on top of" in the above equal "control?" Yes. And avoid falling behind with your work.



The little joke here is that hens do literally keep on top of their work, ie they sit on top of their eggs.

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