Keep it one hundred Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈhəndɝd/, /ˈhəndɹəd/, /ˈhəndɹɪd/, /ˈhənɝd

KEEP it wun HUN-derd

UK

kˈiːp/ /ˈɪt/ /wˈɒn/ /hˈʌndɹəd

KEEP it won HUN-drid

Definition

To be completely honest, direct, and genuine, especially when the truth might be difficult to say. This expression is often used in informal or slang settings.

Usage & Nuances

Common in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and pop culture. It’s informal/slang; often said as 'keep it 100'. Used to encourage honesty or praise someone for being real. Not used in formal writing or business. Applies to personal feelings, opinions, or truths that aren't sugarcoated.

• Spanish: sé honesto - di la verdad (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): ser sincero - fale a verdade (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): ser sincero - diz a verdade (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 坦诚相待 - 说实话 (非正式)
• Chinese (Traditional): 坦誠相待 - 說實話 (非正式)
• Hindi: ईमानदार रहो - सच बोलो (ग़ैर-आधिकारिक)
• Arabic: كن صادقًا - قل الحقيقة (عامية)
• Bengali: সৎ থাকো - সত্য বলো (অফিশিয়াল নয়)
• Russian: будь честен - скажи правду (разговорное)
• Japanese: 正直に言う - 本当のことを言う（スラング）
• Vietnamese: thành thật - nói thật (thân mật)
• Korean: 솔직하게 말하다 - 사실대로 말하다 (비격식)
• Turkish: dürüst ol - gerçeği söyle (samimi)
• Urdu: ایماندار رہو - سچ بتاؤ (عام زبان)
• Indonesian: jujur saja - bicara apa adanya (gaul)

Example Sentences

You should always keep it one hundred with your friends.

basic

If you don't like the food, just keep it one hundred and say so.

basic

My teacher told us to keep it one hundred in our essays.

basic

Let me keep it one hundred—I don’t think this plan will work.

natural

Thanks for always keeping it one hundred with me—I appreciate it.

natural

We can disagree, but let’s keep it one hundred and be real about our feelings.

natural