idiom
keep your powder dry
KEEP yor POW-der DRY
kiːp jɔːr ˈpaʊdər draɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
keepyourpowderdry
Dictionary meaning
be prepared and ready to act but exercise patience; conserve your resources until the right moment to use them
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