Keep house

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verb

To do the work that makes a home function, such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping.

She decided to quit her job and keep house.
Visual representation of "keep house" - To do the work that makes a home function, such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping.

Often appears as...

  • keep a good house
  • keep the house clean
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Gender Stereotypes

Historically, 'keep house' often referred to women's roles, but it's not gender-specific in modern usage.

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He decided to keep house while his wife pursued her career.
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Shared Responsibility

'Keep house' can imply shared duties in a household, not just one person's responsibility.

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They both work, but they keep house together on weekends.
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Full-time Job

Some may choose 'keep house' as their full-time role, often undervalued in society.

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After the baby arrived, Sam decided to keep house full-time.
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