keep one's head
To remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You must keep your head during the emergency.”
“When the fire alarm started ringing, the manager managed to keep her head and lead everyone safely outside.”
“Despite the sudden collapse of the financial markets, the experienced investor managed to keep his head and avoid making any impulsive decisions.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026