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keep the home fires burning
Verb
colloquial
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
家庭の生活基盤を維持する（必要な物資の確保や日常の世話を行う） / 家庭内で日常生活のリズムや生活環境を守る / 困難な状況にあっても家族や地域社会が生活を支える
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(idiomatic, colloquial) To maintain daily routine and provide the necessities of life in a home or community.
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keep the home fires burning
While he was away on business, Maria managed to keep the home fires burning by juggling work and childcare.
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While he was away on business, Maria managed to keep the home fires burning by juggling work and childcare.
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