Meaning of 'Keep your powder dry'
What does the saying 'Keep your powder dry' mean?
Idiom: Keep your powder dry
Meaning:
If you keep your powder dry, you act cautiously so as not to damage your chances.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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