English Idioms that start with KEEP

This idiom is used as a way of
encouraging someone and telling them not
to give up

If someone's keeping their options open, they aren't going to restrict themselves or rule out any possible course
of action

If you keep your powder dry, you act
cautiously so as not to damage
your chances.

If you keep mum about something, you keep
quiet and don't tell anyone

If you keep someone or something at bay, you maintain a safe distance from them

People who try to keep up with the Joneses
are competitive about material possessions
and always try to have the latest and best
things

If you keep your eye on the ball,
you stay alert and pay close attention
to what is happening