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keep head |
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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. keep your head to stay calm, especially in difficult or dangerous situations Can you keep your head at times of pressure and stress? keep your head to be calm despite danger or difficulty keep your cool When Lisa collapsed he kept his head and tried to revive her, but nothing worked. Opposite of: lose your head How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The thought that, insignificant as she was, she yet might do some good, made her very careful of her acts and words, and so anxious to keep head contented and face happy, that she forgot her clothes, and made others do the same. |
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