keep a cool head
Remain calm always
To keep a cool head is to remain calm and think clearly under pressure.
The phrase emphasizes rational decision-making when emotions or chaos might otherwise take over: She kept a cool head during the crisis and got everyone out safely.
Someone who keeps a cool head doesn't panic or act rashly.
- stay calmRemain unruffled
- rationalitySound judgment quality
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- self-controlAbility to restrain impulses
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keep a cool headlose one's temper
React with sudden anger
fly off the handle · lose one's cool · panic · lose one's head · blow up
keep a cool headgo off half-cocked
Proceed without adequate preparation
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