idioms

  now you’re talking  said when someone makes a better suggestion or offer than one that they made before (at last, you’re saying something good) Would you like to go to a movie? – Now you’re talking! OK, I’ll give you your money back by tomorrow afternoon. – Now you’re talking!   …

  now and then (sometimes, once in a while) Now and then he goes to a movie with his parents. We still see each other every now and then, but not often.   envocabulary.com

    keep your mouth shut (to not talk about something to anybody) I don’t know whether to tell him the secret or keep my mouth shut. You better keep your mouth shut if you want to keep your job.   envocabulary.com

    keep me posted (let me know what’s happening; keep me informed) Keep me posted; I would like to know about any progress you make. We’ll keep you posted on anything that happens in the office.   envocabulary.com

  keep your nose clean (to stay out of trouble and behave well) Try to keep your nose clean, or you’ll end up back in jail. Julia is new to that job, so she wants to keep her nose clean.   envocabulary.com