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For keeps: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 53

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Word Power 53: For keeps. Meaning: For ever; permanently. Illustrated lesson with English examples and Hindi support.

For keeps

Word Power 53 · English idioms

Meaning

For ever; permanently.

Usage

Can I have it for keeps or do you want it back?
Is it mine for keeps?
You don't have to give me the book back. It's yours for keeps, if you would like to have it.

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Use “for keeps” in a sentence of your own. The original lesson image also includes Hindi support and illustrations.

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