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keep the faith

[/kiːp ðə feɪθ/]
verb phrase
manter a fé
1. To remain loyal, committed, or optimistic despite difficulties or challenges
Even when times are tough, you have to keep the faith and believe things will improve.
Mesmo quando os tempos são difíceis, você tem que manter a fé e acreditar que as coisas vão melhorar.
2. To maintain one's religious or spiritual beliefs and convictions
She kept the faith throughout her life, attending church every Sunday.
Ela manteve a fé durante toda sua vida, frequentando a igreja todos os domingos.
NYC Slang
stay strong / don't lose it
Synonyms
stay committedremain loyalhold onperseverehave faithbelieve
Antonyms
lose faithgive upabandon hopelose trust

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter a fé
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil (informal)
não desistir
Colloquial alternative meaning to not give up
Portugal
manter a fé
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal (informal)
acreditar até ao fim
Colloquial alternative meaning to believe until the end

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold on
hang in there
don't lose hope
faith will see you through
keep your chin up
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