Grammar fix

keep someone going

provide temporary support

To give someone enough money, food, energy or encouragement to continue for a while.

How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

A sandwich and a strong coffee should keep me going until dinner.

When I was studying for exams, regular walks and messages from my friends kept me going when I started to feel exhausted.

Fix the pattern

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: This money will keep me to go until payday.

Say: This money will keep me going until payday.

The phrase is 'keep someone going', without 'to' before 'go'.

  • Pattern
  • keep someone going | keep going

Don't confuse it

Other ways to say it

Help someone survive a hard time

How specificGeneral supportTemporary shortfall

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