Idioms beginning with K

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Kangaroo court

Meaning: It refers to a court that passes judgement but is not a valid court.

Example: The Kangaroo court announced two years back that the family should be banished and the people in the village followed the judgement. To this day, nobody even talks to anyone in that family. Read more ➺


kick the bucket

Meaning: to die

Example: Have you heard? The old man down the street has kicked the bucket. Read more ➺


keep an eye on

Meaning: keep a watch on something or someone closely

Example: The cops always kept an eye on the top trouble makers of the city to ensure that the festival period are not affected. Read more ➺


kill two birds with one stone

Meaning: accomplish two different things at the same time

Example: I have to go to the bank, and on the way back, I'll pick up the groceries as well, killing two birds with one stone. Read more ➺


keep your chin up

Meaning: be stalwart and courageous in a tough situation

Example: Don't let the difficulties intimidate you; keep your chin up. Read more ➺


keep at arm’s length

Meaning: keep distance from something or somebody

Example: I like to keep my office colleagues at arm's length outside of office. I don't want them in my personal life. Read more ➺


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