informal 3K

You're keeping those on

🇬🇧 UK //jʊəˈkiːpɪŋ ðəʊz ɒn// 🇺🇸 US //jʊrˈkipɪŋ ðoʊz ɑn//

Meaning of You're keeping those on

You continue to wear those items (like clothes).

In simple words: You are still wearing those.

You're keeping those on in a sentence

• Why are you still wearing those shoes?
• I thought you would take those off.
• You're keeping those on for the party?

How to use You're keeping those on

Used casually, often when talking about clothing or accessories. It may seem rude if said in a formal context.

Grammar pattern

you're + keeping + object

Memory hint

Think of 'you're' as 'you are' and imagine someone still wearing their shoes.

Related words

Collocations with You're keeping those on

• keep those shoes on
• keep those clothes on
• keep those accessories on

Synonyms for You're keeping those on

• you're still wearing those
• you are donning those
• you remain in those

Opposites of You're keeping those on

• You're taking those off
• You're removing those

Common mistakes with You're keeping those on

• Confusing with 'you're keeping it on' as a different phrase.
• Using in a formal context where tone matters.
• Incorrectly assuming it means to hold onto something rather than wearing it.

Frequently asked questions about You're keeping those on

What does You're keeping those on mean?

You are still wearing those.

What is the definition of You're keeping those on?

You continue to wear those items (like clothes).

How do you use You're keeping those on in a sentence?

Why are you still wearing those shoes?

Can you give another example of You're keeping those on?

I thought you would take those off.

What are synonyms for You're keeping those on?

Common alternatives include you're still wearing those, you are donning those, you remain in those.

What is the opposite of You're keeping those on?

Opposite meanings include You're taking those off, You're removing those.

What words go with You're keeping those on?

It commonly pairs with keep those shoes on, keep those clothes on, keep those accessories on.

What are common mistakes when using You're keeping those on?

Confusing with 'you're keeping it on' as a different phrase. Using in a formal context where tone matters. Incorrectly assuming it means to hold onto something rather than wearing it.

How do you pronounce You're keeping those on?

US: //jʊrˈkipɪŋ ðoʊz ɑn//, UK: //jʊəˈkiːpɪŋ ðəʊz ɒn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You're keeping those on formal or informal?

"You're keeping those on" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You're keeping those on?

Used casually, often when talking about clothing or accessories. It may seem rude if said in a formal context.