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keep head
keep one's head
Fig. to remain calm and sensible when in an awkward situation that might cause a person to panic or go out of control. She was very angry. We had to calm her down and encourage her to keep her head. Always try to keep your head when others are panicking.
keep your head
to be calm despite danger or difficulty
keep your cool When Lisa collapsed he kept his head and tried to revive her, but nothing worked. Opposite of:
lose your head keep your head
to stay calm, especially in difficult or dangerous situations Can you keep your head at times of pressure and stress?