A phrase which reminds people that a feeling of encouragement (in this case, a high five) is what holds a community (neighborhood) together. Can be said right before giving a high five as an introduction.
by Uncle Everybodydies February 17, 2010

1.A basic rule in street fighting to gaurd against an attack from someone's right hand.
2.Euphemistically to take precaution against expected obstacles.
2.Euphemistically to take precaution against expected obstacles.
1. Yo son you wann eff w/ me he better keep your left up that's my word.
2. You making that run on the fourth? Yo, you betta keep your left up the feds be creeping!
2. You making that run on the fourth? Yo, you betta keep your left up the feds be creeping!
by The Amalamps May 17, 2006

When everything around you is {dysfunctional}, make sure you keep your head on straight (i.e. normal).
Keep you head on straight in this abnormal} psychologically damaging office!
You know to keep your head on straight or as a normal person.
You know to keep your head on straight or as a normal person.
by Galerose September 21, 2017

Salutation; refers to the artificial horizon indicator on an aircraft instrument panel. Blue represents sky and black represents the ground. If the black side is up, this will not end well. Similar to truckers' salutation of "Keep it between the paint" and satirical theatrical salutation of "Break a leg."
Said to a spouce: "See ya later, honey; keep the blue side up!"
To a friend: "Remember to keep the blue side up!"
To a friend: "Remember to keep the blue side up!"
by Melody Lawson August 28, 2008

by Sodium Thallium E May 14, 2008

They tell us, 'Keep your nose clean and you'll no doubt make a parole.' So we keep our noses very clean.
by 3h$@n November 15, 2012

Even though he was only three years old, Jonathan keep a stiff upper lip the whole time he was in the hospital recovering from his surgery.
by sanjchy905 September 9, 2013
