keep cooking
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A phrase used to urge someone to persist with a task or creative work, and also to tell a cook to continue preparing food.
Examples
Your sketch is promising, keep cooking and turn it into a full design.
The batter is thickening, keep cooking until it smooths out.
The story is engaging, keep cooking and see where it leads.
The sauce is coming together, keep cooking and add the herbs soon.
We’ve got a solid start, keep cooking and the project will succeed.
Similar words
keep going
forge ahead
press on
stay the course
persist
push forward
carry on
Meanings
Examples
Your draft looks great, keep cooking and it will be perfect.
The sauce is coming together, keep cooking and add the herbs soon.
The story is engaging, keep cooking and see where it leads.
We’ve got a solid start, keep cooking and the project will succeed.
The batter is thickening, keep cooking until it smooths out.
Your sketch is promising, keep cooking and turn it into a full design.
Similar words
keep going
press on
carry on
persist
stay the course
forge ahead
push forward
Etymology
From the verb keep combined with cooking, originally a literal instruction that was extended metaphorically to mean encouragement.
FAQ
What does keep cooking mean?
It means to continue with an activity or project, or literally to keep preparing food.
Can keep cooking be used outside the kitchen?
Yes, it is often used metaphorically to encourage ongoing work on any task.
Is keep cooking formal or informal?
It is neutral and works in both casual and professional settings.
How is keep cooking different from keep going?
Keep cooking adds a culinary metaphor, while keep going is more general.
Can keep cooking be used as a command?
It can be a direct instruction in a cooking context, but in other contexts it is usually encouragement rather than a command.
What are common mistakes with keep cooking?
People often use it when they mean a different verb, such as keep going, or apply it literally in non‑cooking situations.
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