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keep a close check on

See: KEEP TAB(S) ON.

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[check] See: [BLANK CHECK], [CLAIM CHECK], [DOUBLE CHECK], [IN CHECK], [RAIN CHECK], [RUBBER CHECK], [SALES CHECK]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

in check

[in check] {adv. phr.} In a position where movement or action is not allowed or stopped; under control; kept quiet or back. * /The boy was too small to keep […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

check with

[check with] {v. phr.} 1. To consult. * /I want to check with my lawyer before I sign the papers./ 2. To agree with. * /Does my reconciliation of our […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

check-up

[check-up] {n.} A periodic examination by a physician or of some equipment by a mechanic. * /I am overdue for my annual physical check-up./ * /I need to take my […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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