for\ keeps

for\ keeps
adv. phr.
1. For the winner to keep.

They played marbles for keeps.

2. informal For always; forever,

He left town for keeps.

Syn.: for good
3. Seriously, not just for fun.

This is not a joke, it's for keeps.

- Often used in the phrase "play for keeps".

The policeman knew that the robber was trying to shoot him. He was playing for keeps.


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