keeps one's cool
Remains composedly unruffled
To keep one's cool is to remain calm under pressure, not losing composure when provoked or stressed.
The phrase implies self-control in situations that might reasonably cause anger, panic, or frustration: She kept her cool even when the client started yelling.
The opposite is to lose one's cool.
- copingManaging under strain
- composureEmotional self-control
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- grace under pressureComposure in adversity
- calmFree from agitation
level head · self-control · diplomacy · bite one's tongue · poise · focus · fortitude · silence · tact · relaxation · sangfroid · nerves of steel · grit · concentration · stress tolerance · resilience-building · mental clarity · even keel
keeps one's coolloses one's temper
Becomes suddenly enraged
loses it · blows up · flies off the handle · freaks out · goes ballistic
keeps one's coolloses control
Fails to manage oneself
lashes out · overreacts · panics · acts out · goes off
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