be as cool as a cucumber

slang To be calm and composed, especially in times of stress. I was petrified to take the stage, but Alice was as cool as a cucumber. Practicing meditation has helped me to be as cool as a cucumber in times of trouble.

be as cool as a cucumber

(humorous)

to be very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation I expected him to be all nervous before his interview but he was as cool as a cucumber.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Silvana	seel-VAH-nah	Italian
Cardea	-	Roman Mythology
Desiderata	-	Late Roman
Benedito	-	Portuguese
Cephalus	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Pomona	-	Roman Mythology