He lived by his feelings, as opposed to David who was more logical, who kept what he felt in check, like many men she supposed.
Stuart Harrison LOST SUMMER (2002)
She was taut, but it was a tautness held in check now by a new kind of confidence.
Hilton, John Buxton THE INNOCENTS AT HOME (A SUPERINTENDENT KENWORTHY NOVEL) (2002)
His shirt strained a little with the effort of keeping his manly chest in check.
Trenhalle, John A MEANS TO EVIL (2002)
Beside him, Patience sensed the battle he waged to hold his temper in check.
Stephanie Laurens A RAKE'S VOW (2002)
All related terms of 'in check'
check in
When you check in or check into a hotel or clinic , or if someone checks you in , you arrive and go through the necessary procedures before you stay there.
check-in queue
A queue is a line of people or vehicles that are waiting for something.
check-in time
The check-in time at a hotel is the time from which guests are expected to arrive .
early check-in
An early check-in at a hotel is an arrangement which allows a guest to check in earlier than the normal time.
check-in counter
The check-in counter at an airport or hotel is the counter or desk where you check in.
priority check-in
Priority check-in at a hotel is an arrangement which allows a guest to check in without waiting in a line.
to hold something in check keep sth in check
If something or someone is held in check or is kept in check , they are controlled and prevented from becoming too great or powerful .