keep off


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refrain from certain foods or beverages

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refrain from entering or walking onto

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"Keep off," he whispered; "it's all up for this time."
Haul up your ship upon the land and pack it closely with stones all round to keep off the power of the winds which blow damply, and draw out the bilge-plug so that the rain of heaven may not rot it.
He wiped the sweat from his face and tied the handkerchief around his neck to keep off the stinging gnats that lurked in the grass.
There was little chance to make beds for the children, but the leaves of the trees grew thickly and would serve to keep off the night dews, so the shaggy man piled soft grasses in the thickest shade and when it was dark they lay down and slept peacefully until morning.
But no crying, or talking, or hoping, or fearing, could keep off the dreaded Saturday afternoon, or Newman Noggs either; who, punctual to his time, limped up to the door, and breathed a whiff of cordial gin through the keyhole, exactly as such of the church clocks in the neighbourhood as agreed among themselves about the time, struck five.
Billy Kirby, keep off! I wish ye no harm; but if a man of ye all comes a step nigher, there’ll be blood spilt atwixt us.
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has been told to keep off issues surrounding the land belonging to the East African Portland Cement Company in Mavoko, Machakos County and let it revert back to locals.Mr Atwoli was vilified for suggesting that his organisation should be consulted in the disposal of the land since the same affects workers.
Summary: New Delhi (India), Aug 22 (ANI): Move over 'nimbu-mirchi' to keep off the evil eye because Sonam Kapoor is here "India's lucky charm"!
He appealed the masses to keep off all the gas appliances to avoid any untoward incident.
That time, Chokera told the MP to keep off Mikinduri development projects
Long life living plan Drink gallons of water and eat loads of fruit, Munch on plenty of roughage and vegetables at lunch, and don't drink beer or smoke or laze on the couch, exercise regular, to keep trim your pouch, Try not to use the bus or your motor car, Walk wherever you go, as long as it's not too far Keep off the chocolates and things sugar sweet Don't consume too much salt, and eat the best prime meat, A glass of red wine every day as a healthy treat And when you reach 90 you could still be on your feet So, there you have it, a survival long life living plan that should keep you healthy Unfortunately, there is a hitch.
Essenwa, therefore, advised consumers to keep off rotten tomatoes no matter how cheap they are sold in the market.
POLICE seized cannabis plants worth PS9,000 - from a house with a sign outside warning people to 'keep off the grass.'.
Both bore slits on their neck while one of them was thrown with a placard written with 'Lugar namin ito, 'wag kayo dito, susunod na kayo.' (This is our turf, keep off, you're next.)
Keep a throw or blanket at hand to keep off the chill, so you can enjoy your garden well after the sun goes down.