for keeps

English - Turkish

Definition of for keeps in English Turkish dictionary: (Konuşma Dili) ilelebet; her zaman için, temelli olarak, sonuna kadar; (deyim) her zaman icin,temelli olarak,sonsuza kadar; temelli; temelli olarak

English - English

Definition of for keeps in English English dictionary: With an agreement or intention to retain what one gains or receives
When we gamble at poker, we play for keeps.; To compete seriously, with a strong resolve to win or succeed, as in sports or business
We both got a job to do. They play for keeps and we play for keeps too, Haggans said.; Permanently
The Griswold trophy was presented to its winner, for keeps, since it was the third time she had won it.; forever, for good, permanently; for the winner to keep all; "they played for keeps

for keeps

Turkish pronunciation

fôr kips

Synonyms

for good, once and for all, permanently, till hell freezes over

Pronunciation

/ˈfôr ˈkēps/ /ˈfɔːr ˈkiːps/

Etymology

[ f&r, (')for, Southern a ] (preposition.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English; akin to Latin per through, prae before, pro before, for, ahead, Greek pro, Old English faran to go; more at FARE.