FOR KEEPS


Meaning of FOR KEEPS in English

I. adverb

: permanently

II. adverb

1.

a. : with the provision that one keep what he has won

the two men were playing the game for keeps

b. : with deadly seriousness : with the firm intention of winning or overcoming if at all possible

found out that his rival was not fooling but competing with him for keeps

2. : with the intention of remaining in a particular state or relationship for good : permanently

after his experience in foreign countries he came home for keeps

3. : with finality : with the result of ending the matter

stole their crown jewels … and for keeps — Ethel M. Thornbury

plugged for keeps in a gun duel with a desperado — John McCarten

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