keep one's stick on the ice en · VERB
Etymology
In reference to the sport of ice hockey.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To remain vigilant and ready for action.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kept one's stick on the ice | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| kept one's stick on the ice | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| keeping one's stick on the ice | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| keeps one's stick on the ice | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |