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.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

keep one's head

1. Stay calm, retain self-control, as in When the rowboat capsized, George yelled that everyone should keep their head and hold onto the boat . This usage dates from the early 1600s and is about two centuries older than the antonym, lose one's head, meaning "to become confused and agitated," as in Whenever the stock market goes down sharply, people seem to lose their heads and sell.

2. keep one's head above water. See head above water.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

keep your head

COMMON If you keep your head, you remain calm in a difficult situation. Keep your head. A calm presence is an invaluable asset. The most important thing is to keep your head and focus on what you are doing. Compare with lose your head.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

keep (or lose) your head

remain (or fail to remain) calm.

1990 Time He claims that Quayle rises to the challenge, takes chances but keeps his head.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

keep your ˈhead

think clearly and remain calm: If there is a robbery, you should try to keep your head and do as you are told.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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释义	keep (one's) 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. keep one's head 1. Stay calm, retain self-control, as in When the rowboat capsized, George yelled that everyone should keep their head and hold onto the boat . This usage dates from the early 1600s and is about two centuries older than the antonym, lose one's head, meaning "to become confused and agitated," as in Whenever the stock market goes down sharply, people seem to lose their heads and sell. 2. keep one's head above water. See head above water. See also: head, keep The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. keep your head COMMON If you keep your head, you remain calm in a difficult situation. Keep your head. A calm presence is an invaluable asset. The most important thing is to keep your head and focus on what you are doing. Compare with lose your head. See also: head, keep Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. keep (or lose) your head remain (or fail to remain) calm. 1990 Time He claims that Quayle rises to the challenge, takes chances but keeps his head. See also: head, keep Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary keep your ˈhead think clearly and remain calm: If there is a robbery, you should try to keep your head and do as you are told. See also: head, keep Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: keep head keep one's head keep your head keep one’s head right keep (one's) head right keep feet on the ground keep your feet on the ground keep (one's) feet on the ground have both oars in the water have/keep both/your feet on the ground
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