without batting an eye
Showing no reaction
The idiom without batting an eye refers to someone’s failure to react or register emotion in a situation where it would normally be expected.
- unfazedNot disturbed or disconcerted
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- cool as a cucumberExtremely calm and composed
- imperturbableIncapable of being upset
- nerves of steelExceptional calm under pressure
stoic · stone cold · composure · keeping calm · impassive · aplomb · equanimity · coolness · sangfroid · in cold blood · calmness · nonchalant · even keel · serenity · assurance · apathy · insouciance · tranquility
emotional reaction/composure
without batting an eyetaken aback
Shocked into momentary confusion
shocked · stunned · aghast · rattled · freaking out
hesitation/deliberation
without batting an eyehaltingly
In an unsteady manner
falteringly · reluctantly · wavering · stammering · tentatively