keep powder dry
Related to keep powder dry: Keep Your Powder Dry
keep (one's) powder dry
To be prepared to act with little advance notice. The phrase refers to gunpowder, which needs to be kept dry in order to work properly. I know this job opportunity didn't work out, but keep your powder dry for the next one that comes along.
See also: dry, keep, powder
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
keep (one's) powder dry
To be ready for a challenge with little warning.
See also: dry, keep, powder
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- keep (one's) powder dry
- keep one's powder dry
- keep your powder dry
- put your faith in God, and keep your powder dry
- put your faith in God, but keep your powder dry
- put your trust in God, and keep your powder dry
- put your trust in God, but keep your powder dry
- trust in God and keep your powder dry
- trust in God, but keep your powder dry
- have a Chinaman on (one's) back