| riuscire a tenersi un lavoro | hold down a job | |
| tenersi a distanza | keep away | |
| tenersi da parte | keep your distance | |
| tenersi in equilibrio | to keep one's balance | |
| tenersi in vita | stay alive | |
| tenersi lontano | keep away | |
| tenersi lontano da | stay away from | |
| tenersi nascosto | to stay hidden | |
| tenersi stretto | hold on tight | |
| tenersi sulla destra | keep to the right | |
| tenersi sulla sinistra | keep to the left | |
| tenersi sveglio | keep alert |