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词汇 keep-powder-dry
释义

keep your powder dry


idiom
to wait before taking action, but be ready to take action if it is necessary:
I think some potential candidates are going to keep their powder dry and see how it's playing out.
I'm going to keep my powder dry and get as much information as I can before I commit to anything.
We are keeping some powder dry in case markets fall again.
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