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(idiomatic) An admonition to oneself to calm down when overly excited, especially in terms of romantic attraction.
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(idiomatic) To stay the same; to neither advance nor regress.
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An expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.
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(idiomatic) Synonym of cope: to remain calm in adversity, to successfully manage one's difficulties.
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Alternative form of keep one's head above water [(idiomatic) To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.]
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(idiomatic, intransitive) To stay calm facing nervousness.
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To maintain one's emotional composure; to keep it together.
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(idiomatic) To hold up one's end of a bargain; to fulfill one's promise or obligation.
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Alternative form of keep a civil tongue in one's head [(idiomatic) To maintain a polite manner of speaking.]
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Alternative form of keep a civil tongue in one's head [(idiomatic) To maintain a polite manner of speaking.]
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(idiomatic) To keep one's cool; to stay calm.
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(informal) To refrain from trying to have sex with someone.
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(idiomatic, slang) To be authentic, true to oneself.
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(informal) To maintain composure; to avoid an overly emotional reaction; to suppress an instinct or urge.
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Synonym of save one's breath to cool one's porridge
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(idiomatic) To remain positive and cheerful.
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(idiomatic) To remain composed, calm, and even-tempered, especially in a provocative situation.
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To keep one's own business private; to be careful, circumspect, or discreet in what one says concerning one's own deeds, situation, or thoughts.
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To preserve a calm appearance, hiding one's emotions.
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(idiomatic) To hope for the best, to show support.
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(idiomatic, Britain, colloquial) To stay calm; to be patient; to calm down.
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To refrain from using one's hands; especially to refrain from groping someone.
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(idiomatic) To remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.
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Alternative form of keep one's head above water [(idiomatic) To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.]
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(idiomatic) To survive or endure, especially in a situation in which one is struggling to avoid being overwhelmed by adverse financial circumstances.
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To avoid creating any controversy, and thus avoid being a target for anybody's criticism.
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(idiomatic) To avoid trouble or attention.
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Alternative form of keep one's head [(idiomatic) To remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.]
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Alternative form of keep one's head [(idiomatic) To remain calm, reasonable, level-headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress.]
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(idiomatic, slang, chiefly imperative) To stay calm; to not get flustered or angry.
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(idiomatic) To stay out of trouble, especially by avoiding unlawful behavior.
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(idiomatic) To not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.
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To keep one's own business private; to be discreet, careful, or circumspect in what one says concerning one's own thoughts, deeds, or situation.
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(idiomatic, slang, chiefly imperative) To stay calm.
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(chiefly Britain, idiomatic) To remain cheerful; keep smiling.
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(informal) To be more patient; to calm down.
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Alternative form of have one's wits about one [(idiomatic) To remain calm, composed, focused, or aware.]
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(idiomatic) To keep someone attentive, active, busy or alert.
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(idiomatic) To maintain order and peace in a volatile situation.
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Alternative form of stick to one's knitting [(idiomatic) To concentrate on one's own tasks, affairs, area of expertise, etc., especially in order to avoid distraction, embarrassment, or other needless problems.]
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Synonym of leave well enough alone
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Alternative form of keep up appearances [(idiomatic) To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well; to maintain an appearance of wealth, comfort, or propriety.]
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(idiomatic) To publicly express a sentiment which one is expected to keep to oneself; to reveal an ulterior motive.
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(slang) To keep one's cool.
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(informal) To maintain a strong motivation to achieve or compete; to avoid complacency.
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(idiomatic) Reliable, composed control (of an organization or situation).
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(idiomatic) To limit one's focus to the matter at hand, or the primary subject at issue; to avoid diversion.
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Alternative form of stick to one's knitting [(idiomatic) To concentrate on one's own tasks, affairs, area of expertise, etc., especially in order to avoid distraction, embarrassment, or other needless problems.]
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