| 词组 | keep powder dry |
| 释义 | Idiom keep powder drykeep (your) powder dry to be ready to do something if necessary.We're not ready to start buying yet. We'll keep our powder dry until we think prices are as low as they'll go. Etymology: from the idea that gunpowder (= an explosive substance in the form of a powder) will not explode if it is wet keep (one's) powder dryTo 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. keep (one's) powder dry To be ready for a challenge with little warning. |
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