English Dictionary

keep someone honest

動詞

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see keep, honest.

日本語の意味

対象の人が正直であり続けるように監視・助言する / 対象の人に不正行為に走らないよう、正直さを保たせる

We installed cameras to keep someone honest when handling cash.

現金を扱うときにその人物の正直さを保つために監視カメラを設置した。

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see keep, honest.

意味（2）

(sports) To continue to compete strongly against someone despite being in an inferior position, so as not to allow one's opponent an easy victory.

Jones is down ten games to two, but still keeping his opponent honest.

keeps someone honest （ present singular third-person ）

keeping someone honest （ participle present ）

kept someone honest （ participle past ）

kept someone honest （ past ）