Keep someone honest

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see keep,‎ honest.

2.VerbTo continue to compete strongly against someone despite being in an inferior position, so as not to allow one's opponent an easy victory.

"Jones is down ten games to two, but still keeping his opponent honest."

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