To avoid trouble or attention.
keep one's head above water
To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is strugg…
keep one's temper
To remain calm; to avoid becoming angry or annoyed.
fight shy
To avoid meeting at a close distance or at close quarters; to keep out…
keep it together
To maintain composure; to avoid an overly emotional reaction; to suppr…
keep straight
To avoid confusing or mixing up something; to keep something clear or …
keep one's cards close to one's chest
To avoid revealing one's thoughts, circumstances, or plans.