Keep it up Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
KEEP-it-UP
kˈiːp/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
KEEP-it-UP
Definition
Used to encourage someone to continue doing something well. It is said when you want someone to keep making the same good effort.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used to praise or motivate, often in sports, studies, or work. Commonly said alone ('Keep it up!') or after complimenting someone's progress. Not used for negative behaviors. Variants: 'keep up the good work', 'keep going'.
Spanish: sigue así - continúa asíPortuguese (BR): continue assim - mantenha o bom trabalhoPortuguese (PT): continua assim - mantém o bom trabalhoChinese (Simplified): 继续这样 - 保持下去Chinese (Traditional): 繼續保持 - 保持下去Hindi: ऐसे ही बनाए रखो - इसे जारी रखोArabic: استمر هكذا - واصل العمل الجيدBengali: এভাবেই চলতে থাকো - ভালো কাজ চালিয়ে যাওRussian: так держать - продолжай в том же духеJapanese: その調子で続けて - 頑張り続けてVietnamese: cứ tiếp tục như vậy - giữ vững phong độKorean: 계속 그렇게 해 - 잘하고 있어Turkish: böyle devam et - aynen devamUrdu: اسی طرح جاری رکھو - شاباشIndonesian: teruskan - pertahankan
Example Sentences
You're doing great—keep it up!
basic
If you study every day, keep it up.
basic
You finished all your work early—keep it up.
basic
"Wow, your English has improved so much! Keep it up!"
natural
Coach smiled and said, "Great work, team. Keep it up next game!"
natural
You're finally eating healthier—keep it up and you'll feel even better.
natural