for keeps

Prepositional phrase

 * 1)  With an agreement or intention to retain what one gains or receives.
 * When we gamble at poker, we play for keeps.
 * 1)  With a strong competitive resolve to win or succeed, as in sports or business.
 * 2) * 2007 Dec. 7, "Steelers' Defense Anticipates Patriots Matchup," KDKA.com (Pittsburg):
 * "We both got a job to do. They play for keeps and we play for keeps too," Haggans said.
 * 1) Permanently, so that one can keep something indefinitely.