Phrasal Verb of the Day
keep off (1)
Today: Sat, 19 Jan 2019
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Meaning:
to not go on something, or to stop something or someone from going on something
For example:
- keep off sth The sign says "Keep off the grass", so we'd better stay on the path.
- keep sth off sth We were having a picnic when my wife told the kids to keep the flies off their food or they could get sick.
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Quick Quiz
Our dog is being taught to keep off the sofa, but sometimes she still tries to