keep someone honest
verbDefinitions
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see keep, honest.
To continue to compete strongly against someone despite being in an inferior position, so…
To continue to compete strongly against someone despite being in an inferior position, so as not to allow one's opponent an easy victory.
- Jones is down ten games to two, but still keeping his opponent honest.
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