keep your head

keep (one's) head

To be and remain in a calm, stable, sensible, and pragmatic state or condition despite stress. My father has always been a rock of level-headed judgment and advice. Even during our family's lowest points, he's always kept his head.See also: head, keep

keep your head

COMMON If you keep your head, you remain calm in a difficult situation. Keep your head. A calm presence is an invaluable asset. The most important thing is to keep your head and focus on what you are doing. Compare with lose your head.See also: head, keep

keep (or lose) your head

remain (or fail to remain) calm. 1990 Time He claims that Quayle rises to the challenge, takes chances but keeps his head. See also: head, keep

keep your ˈhead

think clearly and remain calm: If there is a robbery, you should try to keep your head and do as you are told.See also: head, keep