keep your hand in

Related to word: hand

Idiom

Definition

  1. To maintain proficiency in a skill or activity through regular practice.

    為了不使某項技能生疏而經常練習。

    • She takes on occasional translation jobs just to keep her hand in.

      她偶爾接一些翻譯工作,只是為了保持技能不生疏。

    • He still participates in golf tournaments regularly after retirement to keep his hand in.

      退休後,他仍然定期參加高爾夫球比賽以保持技能。

    • Although her current job is not related to programming, she still practices in her spare time to keep her hand in.

      雖然她目前的工作與編程無關,但她仍然在空閒時間練習以保持技能。