keep a cool head



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keep a cool head

To maintain a calm demeanor and think clearly in a difficult, stressful, or troubling situation. I know you're anxious about this midterm exam, but just remember what we've gone over and try to keep a cool head. You have to keep a cool head during business negotiations or else you may end up getting the short end of the stick.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Abdul[a:b'du:l]
Kotoneko-to-neJapanese
Adelaide['ædəleid]
Aileas-Scottish
LiliÁNa-Hungarian
Edda (2)-Icelandic, Ancient Scandinavian