keen (redirected from keening)

have a keen interest in something

to have a strong interest in something; to be very interested in something. Tom had always had a keen interest in music, so he started a band. The children have a keen interest in having apet, so I bought them a cat.

See also: have, interest

keen on someone or something and keen about someone or something

to be enthusiastic about someone or something. I'm not too keen on going to Denver. Sally is fairly keen about getting a new job. Mary isn't keen on her new boss.

keen on doing something

willing or eager to do something. Dave isn't very keen on going to the opera. The children are keen on swimming this afternoon. Shall I take them?

See also: doing

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be as keen as mustard  (British & Australian old-fashioned)

to be very eager Why don't we ask Tom to captain the cricket team? He's as keen as mustard.

See also: mustard