
hold in check
IDIOM
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Idiomshold in checkhold/keep (something/someone) in checkto keep something or someone under control, usually to stop them becoming too large or too powerful.
The natural order of things is that the predators of an animal keep the population in check.
The central banks' action seemed at the time to be holding the dollar in check. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
hold something in checkhold/keep (something/someone) in checkto keep something or someone under control, usually to stop them becoming too large or too powerful.
The natural order of things is that the predators of an animal keep the population in check.
The central banks' action seemed at the time to be holding the dollar in check. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
hold someone in checkhold/keep (something/someone) in checkto keep something or someone under control, usually to stop them becoming too large or too powerful.
The natural order of things is that the predators of an animal keep the population in check.
The central banks' action seemed at the time to be holding the dollar in check. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲