Meaning & use
I keep you posted
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UK/aɪ ˌkiːp juː ˈpəʊstɪd/
US/aɪ ˌkiːp juː ˈpoʊstɪd/
Meaning
phraseidiominformal
Used to tell someone that you will continue to give them the latest information about something.
Grammar: Usually said as 'I'll keep you posted' or 'keep me posted'; the object goes between 'keep' and 'posted'.
Patterns
- keep someone posted
- keep someone posted on something
- I'll keep you posted
I'll keep you posted about the interview results.
Keep me posted if the train times change.
She promised to keep us posted on the project's progress.
Common combinations
- keep you posted on
- We'll keep you posted on any new developments.
- keep you posted about
- Can you keep me posted about the delivery date?
- keep me posted
- Keep me posted if you hear anything.
- I'll keep you posted
- I'll keep you posted as soon as I know more.
Synonyms and how they differ
- keep you informed
- More formal and neutral; 'keep you posted' is friendlier and more conversational.
- keep you updated
- Very similar, but 'updated' often suggests regular official updates; 'posted' is more casual.
- let you know
- Means you will tell them once, not necessarily continue giving news.
Practice
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The object 'you' goes between 'keep' and 'posted': keep you posted. The other options put the words in the wrong order or use the wrong form.
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