Meaning of keep one's head | Babel Free

Definitions

To remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.

idiomatic

Examples

“If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you . . .”

“The ruffian kept his head, and though the dog's teeth were in his shoulder, he managed to get his right hand free.”

“Officials are calling the woman a hero for keeping her head and finding the only way out amid the panic of the smoke and flames.”

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