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
Sabina	[sə'bainə]
Jacobus	yah-KO-bus (Dutch)	Dutch, Late Roman
Carlene	KAHR-leen	English
Lange	['læŋə]
Fflur	-	Welsh
Ingvild	-	Norwegian