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keeping one's head on one's shoulders

keeping one's head on one's shoulders is the present participle and gerund of keep one's head on one's shoulders.

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What is keeping one's head on one's shoulders the present participle and gerund of?
Keeping one's head on one's shoulders is the present participle and gerund of keep one's head on one's shoulders.

Words near keeping one's head on one's shoulders in the dictionary

  1. keeping one's head above the water
  2. keeping one's head above water
  3. keeping one's head below the parapet
  4. keeping one's head down
  5. keeping one's head on a swivel
  6. keeping one's head on one's shoulders
  7. keeping one's head upon one's shoulders
  8. keeping one's knickers on
  9. keeping one's lips sealed
  10. keeping one's mouth shut
  11. keeping one's nerve

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