keep (one's) head right

keep (one's) head right

To be and remain in a calm, controlled, and sensible state or condition, especially despite or in the face of some stress. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he always kept his head right. I know things seem dire, but you've got to keep your head right. It won't help anyone if you go to pieces now!

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keep one’s head right

tv. to maintain control of oneself. Chill, man, chill. You’ve got to keep your head right.

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