Alternative form of keep one's head

A woman will be more interested in a man if he is not kind to her.

(informal) Treating women badly heightens their romantic/sexual attraction toward you.

Synonym of save one's breath to cool one's porridge

A person who has talent, resolve, or moral strength will eventually succeed despite having been overlooked, injured, or defeated.

present participle of keep one's cards close to one's chest

One should be on one's toes and alert of one's surroundings if malicious people are around, to ensure that they cannot wreak havoc in one's life.

Some object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.

plural of keepsake

(childish) The act of keeping something, especially something wagered as part of a game.