be calm
Don't lose composure
To be calm is to remain composed and untroubled, free from agitation or strong emotion.
The phrase often appears as advice or reassurance: Be calm—everything will work out.
It suggests maintaining steady nerves in situations that might provoke anxiety, anger, or panic.
Someone who can be calm under pressure handles stress without visible distress.
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- inner peaceMental and emotional tranquility
- relaxedFree of stress
at ease · composed · keep cool · steady · take a breath · deep breath · breathe · stillness · quiet · centered · stay grounded · unruffled · cool as a cucumber · mellow · soothe · ease · peace of mind · collected
- calming phrasesrelax, keep your cool, take it easy, easy does it, breathe
be calmlose control
Fail to maintain composure
panic · fly off the handle · go berserk · lash out · have a meltdown
be calmlose one's head
Become overwhelmed, act rashly
fall apart · go to pieces · spiral · overreact · break down
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