To earn trust, a true friend keeps one's lips sealed when confidences are shared.

Keeping one's own counsel, the manager listened to both sides before making a decision.

By keeping one's head down, one can often avoid unnecessary trouble at work.

In dangerous neighborhoods, one keeps one's head down to avoid drawing attention.

By keeping one's eye on the ball, the coach reminded the players to ignore distractions.

Despite frequent interruptions, the project manager keeps one's eye on the ball and ensures that milestones are met.

Despite its dated tone, I'll keep someone posted up on any developments until the issue is resolved.

While he served abroad, she was keeping the home fires burning by writing letters and mending their children's clothes.

Every evening, while her partner works late, Maria keeps the home fires burning by cooking dinner and helping with homework.

When traveling abroad, one should keep one's eyes open for scams.