keep head

keep (one's) head

To be and remain in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition despite stress. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he's always kept his head.
See also: head, keep
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

keep one's head

Fig. to remain calm and sensible when in an awkward situation that might cause a person to panic or go out of control. She was very angry. We had to calm her down and encourage her to keep her head. Always try to keep your head when others are panicking.
See also: head, keep
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • keep (one's) head
  • keep one's head
  • keep your head
  • keep one’s head right
  • keep (one's) head right
  • keep (one's) feet on the ground
  • keep feet on the ground
  • keep your feet on the ground
  • have both feet on the ground
  • keep both feet on the ground
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