for keeps
The phrase "for keeps" typically means something is permanent or long-lasting. It implies that an item or a situation is not temporary and will be held onto or maintained indefinitely. It can also describe a serious commitment or a genuine intention of keeping something or someone.
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Does that sound fun? It can be!
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