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keeps the pot boiling

keeps the pot boiling is the third-person singular simple present indicative of keep the pot boiling.

Meaning of keep the pot boiling

Verb

keep the pot boiling (third-person singular simple present keeps the pot boiling, present participle keeping the pot boiling, simple past and past participle kept the pot boiling)

  1. (idiomatic) To maintain one's livelihood; to continue to procure the necessities of living.
  2. (idiomatic) To continue going on actively, as in certain games.
    • Of course, you intend to reach game eventually; on the next round you can keep the pot boiling with Three Diamonds.1969, Terence Reese, Albert Dormer, How to play a better game of bridge, page 42

Questions about keeps the pot boiling

What is keeps the pot boiling the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Keeps the pot boiling is the third-person singular simple present indicative of keep the pot boiling.

Words near keeps the pot boiling in the dictionary

  1. keeps the flag flying
  2. keeps the home fires burning
  3. keeps the lights on
  4. keeps the pace
  5. keeps the peace
  6. keeps the pot boiling
  7. keeps the powder dry
  8. keeps the show on the road
  9. keeps the wolf from the door
  10. keeps time
  11. keeps to

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