K Idioms

(English Idioms & Sayings) K IDIOMS

kangaroo court

- an illegal court formed by a group of people to settle a dispute among themselves
The men were convicted by a kangaroo court in the town and nobody agreed with the decision.

Katie bar the door

- get ready for trouble, a desperate situation is at hand
The gang arrived at the hotel and were ready to come in and fight. "Katie bar the door."

keel over

- fall over and faint
Three of the members of the band keeled over because of the heat.

keel over

- turn upside down, tip over
The boat keeled over in the middle of the lake but everybody was safe.

keen on (someone or something)

- be enthusiastic about someone or something
My girlfriend is keen on going to a movie this weekend.

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