Define They Can Keep It Meaning

They Can Keep It
Expression used to denote ones depressive, apathetic attitude toward their work. Usually, it expresses your inability to change anything and your inevitable departure from said job.

Example 1:

Guy 1: "Did you get the memo? I guess they're taking money back because they overpaid us $600 for per diem on that business trip last week."

Guy 2: "They can keep it. In fact, they should take more of my money. Who needs college tuition? Not my kids."

Example 2:

Guy 1: "You hear, man, we have to stay late again because the boss can't get her shit strait."

Guy 2: "She can keep it. In fact, she should take more of my nights. I don't mind missing my sons' birthday."

Guy 1: "It's hers. She can have it."
By Lorri
Can I Keep Him?
Usually in fandom. When a fan likes a character or actor/celebrity, they might say "Can I keep him?" implying that they wish they could take him home. Not necessarily sexual, but can be. Keep like a pet because he's cute.

I love Yoon Shi Yoon! Can I keep him?
By Berthe
Can I Keep You?
Can I keep you? means to protect someone and have them protect you, it's when you've had nothing else to depend on and are longing for a companion. A quote made famous by the movie Casper (1995)

Casper: Can I keep you?

Kat: Casper?
By Eden