One keeps one's pants on during negotiations to avoid escalating the situation.

One keeps it in one's pants when attending a professional conference to maintain a respectful atmosphere.

He keeps someone in the loop by sending weekly status emails.

She's excellent at keeping someone in the loop during project updates.

When designing the user interface, remember to keep it simple, stupid so users aren't overwhelmed.

She keeps the powder dry by storing the canisters in a climate-controlled room.

The quartermaster, keeping the powder dry, moved the barrels into a covered shed before the storm.

During the emergency, she always keeps a cool head and gives clear instructions.

One keeps one's cool during emergencies by focusing on the facts and breathing slowly.

When asked about his plans for expansion, the CEO chose to keep the powder dry until the market clarified.