Idiom: To "keep one's powder dry" is to?
- Conceal one's intentions from every observer.
- Withdraw from a conflict before it begins.
- Remain prepared for a future contingency.
- None of these
Explanation
- “Keep one's powder dry” means to remain ready and prepared for a future challenge or opportunity.
- The idiom originated from the need to keep gunpowder dry so that firearms would work when needed.
Last verified on 20-10-2026
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