Make a persistent effort regarding; also, persistently urge someone to do something. For example, We'll have to keep after the cobwebs, or He won't get anything done unless you keep after him. Also see keep at, def. 2.
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Mentioned in
- Pitchin' Pennies (1987 Album by Jeff Wilkinson)
- Keepin' the Faith: Higher Ground (2008 Comedy Film)
- Out of Many, The Upsetter (1991 Album by Lee "Scratch" Perry)
- Le Point du Jour (1949 Drama Film)
- If Things Were Different (1979 Drama Film)
- Sentimental Journey (1984 Drama Film)
- Saigon Baby (1995 Drama Film)
- Montana (1990 Western Film)
- Blind Spot (1993 Drama Film)
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