Keeping one's pecker up, he walked into the meeting with a smile.

One must keep one's head down when entering the low doorway to avoid hitting the lintel.

Keeping one's powder dry, the negotiator waited for a better offer before committing.

By keeping one's options open, one increases one's chances of finding the best opportunity.

On nights like this, it's smart to keep one's guard up when walking alone.

In negotiations, it's wise to keep one's powder dry until the other side reveals its hand.

Before commenting on the architect's design, he was reminded of the proverb cobbler, keep to your last, which cautioned him not to speak beyond his knowledge.

One was keeping a dog and barking oneself through the night to scare away the coyotes.

Rather than relying on others, one might choose to keep a dog and bark oneself to feel less lonely.

When working in a small town, it's important to keep one's ears open for neighborhood news.