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keep one's head

Verb CEFR C1

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.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

keep one's head above water keep one's head below the parapet keep one's head down keep one's head on a swivel keep one's knickers on keep one's lips sealed

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