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keep in check
(redirected from hold someone or something in check)

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keep someone or something in check and hold someone or something in check
to keep someone or something under control; to restrain someone or something. Hang on to this rope to keep the dog in check. I was so angry I could hardly hold myself in check.
See also: check, keep


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