have both oars in the water
have both oars in the water
To be and remain in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition; to not be subject to extreme emotional reactions or affected by exceptional changes in one's situation. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he was always able to have both oars in the water. It's clear to see from his handling of the young team this season that he's a coach who has both oars in the water. I never worry about our eldest daughter's future. She usually has both oars in the water.
See also: both, have, oar, water
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have (one's) feet on the ground
- have both feet on the ground
- have feet on the ground
- have your feet on the ground
- have/keep both/your feet on the ground
- keep both feet on the ground
- keep both oars in the water
- oar
- with both feet on the ground
- both feet on the ground, with