Keep Books

B1 16+

Collocations of keep books

keep records
Frequency: 80 %

It is important to keep records of all financial transactions.

keep track
Frequency: 75 %

I need to keep track of my expenses to stay within budget.

keep balance
Frequency: 70 %

It is essential to keep balance between work and personal life.

keep account
Frequency: 65 %

She always keeps account of her spending to avoid overspending.

keep log
Frequency: 60 %

The captain kept a log of the ship's journey.

Idiomatic Expressions for keep books

  • Phrase: cook the books
    Meaning: to falsify financial records or manipulate accounting information
    Usage: The company was caught cooking the books to show higher profits.