What is another word for keeps?

What is another word for keep?

retain	reserve
stash away	store up
cling to	hang onto
hang on to	hold in
hold onto	keep for oneself

Where does playing for keeps come from?

Origin of Playing for Keeps This expression originated in the 1800s and came from the game of marbles. In marbles, the players can play for fun or for keeps. When playing for keeps, the winning player keeps all the marbles that he or she won.

What’s playing for keeps about?

Long past his soccer-playing heyday, George Dryer (Gerard Butler) is struggling financially and failing in his attempt to reconcile with his ex-wife, Stacie (Jessica Biel), and young son, Lewis (Noah Lomax). When Lewis’ soccer team has an opening for a coach, George steps up. Not only is George a big hit with the children, but he also attracts lots of attention from some of the players’ single and unhappily married mothers (Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones).

What happens in playing for keeps?

Playing for Keeps stars Gerard Butler as former professional soccer player George Dryer, who moves to Virgina in order to reconnect with family and becomes the coach of his kid’s soccer team in the process.

What does playing with someone mean?

To tease, fool, or joke with one. I’m just playing with you, Tom—I’m not upset at all! I thought you were being serious—don’t play with me like that! 3. To deliberately attempt to evade, deceive, or misinform one (about something) in order to manipulate them or achieve some desired outcome.

What mind games do guys play?

I have listed some of the most common mind games that men tend to play.

They Make You Feel Guilty One of the most common mind games that men tend to use is the guilt trip.
It Becomes Your Fault
The IOU
They Act As The Perfect Date
He Is Inattentive

Do guys play hard to get when they like you?

The fact that he likes you means he will have to re-engage eventually or he’s going to risk the chance of losing you. That is why a guy will play hard to get but if he likes you, he is going to consistently be inconsistent. He’s going to come and go. When that happens, don’t react the first several times.

How do I know if a guy is playing hard to get?

15 Signs He’s Playing Hard To Get

8 He’s A Bit Creepy.
9 You’re A Secret.
10 He Guards His Past.
11 You Rarely See Him.
12 He Drops Future Hints.
13 You’re Insecure.
14 He Texts Sporadically.
15 He’s Hot And Cold. You swear he likes you… but then again, you’re not really all that sure at all, because this guy keeps playing you hot and cold.

How do you know when someone is playing hard to get?

15 Signs She’s Playing Hard to Get

She Says She Might Be Busy.
She Brings You Up in Conversation With Your Friends.
She Tries to Get Your Attention, But Not Your Compliments.
She Takes Her Time Texting Back.
She Takes Playful Jabs at You.
She Looks Away When You’re Talking.
She Doesn’t Request You on Social Media.

Why would he play hard to get?

This impression that he’s playing hard to get could be because he’s thinking about what his parents and family are going to be like if they find out about you. #4 His friends don’t like you. He may really like you but his friends have told him that you’re no good for him. So, he’s struggling with his feelings.