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a keeper

a keeper

Date: Apr 29 2010

Themes: Romance

Quote

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“My parents are a little crazy, and we have like 10,000 dogs. So if you love me after you meet my family, you’re a keeper!”

- Actress Miley Cyrus on her idea of a perfect guy. (Us Weekly)

Definition

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great boyfriend or girlfriend; someone who would make a good long-term partner

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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How do you know when you have found a keeper? Is it when you have finally met someone who meets all your requirements for a perfect mate? Or is it just a feeling you have when you are with that person?

For Miley Cyrus, it is important for her boyfriend to get along well with her family. She says her family is a little strange, so any guy who still loves her after meeting them must be a keeper.

A keeper is a boyfriend or girlfriend you want to keep for a long time. You think this person would make a good long-term partner and you expect to be with him or her for a long time to come.

It can be hard to find a keeper, especially if you are picky. You might have to go on a lot of dates before you finally meet someone you can see yourself being with for a long time. Then you just have to hope that that person thinks you are a keeper, too.

What qualities make someone a keeper for you? Have you found a keeper yet?

Examples

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“My sister doesn’t like my new boyfriend, but I think he’s a keeper.”

“I can’t believe Alison dumped Tony. I really thought he was a keeper.”

“I knew Matt was a keeper the first time I went out with him.”

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someone good and you have to keep.
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shalvamusic

Georgia

you have to be a keeper to yourself….........

 

01:27 PM May 01 2010 |

finno21

Algeria

the real keeper is who protect your life and your money and who can help when you need help .in french il n existe pas juste dans vos reves mais le seul qui prend soin de toi c est  dieu et apres sont les parents si tout

 

09:21 AM May 01 2010 |

finno21

Algeria

the real keeper is who protect your life and your money and who can help when you need help .in french il n existe pas juste dans vos reves mais le seul qui prend soin de toi c est  dieu et apres sont les parents si tout

 

09:21 AM May 01 2010 |

finno21

Algeria

the real keeper is who protect your life and your money and who can help when you need help .in french il n existe pas juste dans vos reves mais le seul qui prend soin de toi c est  dieu et apres sont les parents si tout

 

09:21 AM May 01 2010 |

Jonny xixi

Jonny xixi

China

NICE !!!  Cool

04:48 AM May 01 2010 |

sepideh_saied

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

some times a keeper find you and you won't he/she keep it …

01:39 PM Apr 30 2010 |

rosendo

rosendo

Mexico

nice slang !! 

10:30 PM Apr 29 2010 |

zuhal3461

Turkey

 well ı have a keeper for 3 years and he wiil be my keeper until ı die:)

09:41 PM Apr 29 2010 |

Delissa

Delissa

Guatemala

Well one day i found a keeper, but thru' 3 years of relacionship, he turn me into pieces…!

Since that moment i haven't found a new keeper .

08:48 PM Apr 29 2010 |

SÉRGIO

SÉRGIO

Brazil

i haven't found yet! but would any girl like to be my keeper??Laughing

08:35 PM Apr 29 2010 |

mionfabian

mionfabian

Brazil

a good keeper?? I don't think there are so many rules… At least I am not so picky!

I consider myself a great keeper, 'cause my last relaionships were long.

But even when you are a good keeper, you must know someone like you. Almost everyone has pontetial to be that, just need to find a good person an being a match made in heaven.                                      :-)

06:50 PM Apr 29 2010 |

Gerly

Gerly

Dominican Republic

Everybody want to found you own keeper,someday I'll find my keeper.

03:51 PM Apr 29 2010 |

jejo

jejo

United States

I have found a beautiful keeper (My wife) Cool.

there are several qualities that make person a keeper.

Firest of all, I think which make person keeper is beased on his personality. On other word, he is an easy and kind person.

 

Secondly, honest and trust are some qualities that could make person a keeper.

 

I know that it's so hard to break down relationship either man or womenFrown, so every one should choose carefully his/her mate.

 

03:50 PM Apr 29 2010 |

spacedragon

Brazil

 it's so difficult to find the right girl with the right mind ;(maybe i've already found my keeper  or not i dont know  only the time will show me it …...but if not i'll continue my search for my perfect soul mate :D

03:48 PM Apr 29 2010 |

a_banoofateme

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I`m a young man(& a keeper too) ; who`s searching me?

01:00 PM Apr 29 2010 |

Ebaby !

Ebaby !

Egypt

only a keeper?!!! or should be love keeper ?! 

what about book keeper, goal keeper, stock keeper … etc?????

09:38 AM Apr 29 2010 |

mehmetd

mehmetd

Turkey

ı dont like a man who is a keeper that hides his stuff which is reject….

09:36 AM Apr 29 2010 |

Strawhatone

China

i am a keeper ,you are a keeper,we are keeping our love forever.

08:45 AM Apr 29 2010 |

Ahshan

Ahshan

China

Now i know a new phrase :a keeper" i dont understand it sometime ago! "a keeper" is someone who you want to get along with for a long time ,maybe for a lifelong time ,who you like to make him or her to be your lifelong partner. in other words,you both may be a good match made in heaven !hehe

08:22 AM Apr 29 2010 |

mehrpak

mehrpak

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

if u want to have a keeper u should be a keeperEmbarassed...but sometimes …Frown

06:43 AM Apr 29 2010 |

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