Keep A Cool Head Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

keep a cool head What does keep a cool head mean?	to keep calm in a difficult and stressful situation	The bank manager kept a cool head during the bank robbery.
keep a cool head What does keep a cool head mean?	to keep calm in a difficult and stressful situation	The bank manager kept a cool head during the bank robbery.
	Some Random Idioms
under the circumstances What does "under the circumstances" mean?	because of the circumstances	The girl was very sick and under the circumstances did not have to take the exam.

take a turn for the better What does "take a turn for the better" mean?	to start to improve or get well	The medical condition of my uncle has recently taken a turn for the better.
judge (someone) on his or her own merit What does "judge (someone) on his or her own merit" mean?	to judge or evaluate someone on his or her own achievements and virtues	We judged the man on his own merit and not by what people were saying about him.
melt in one`s mouth What does "melt in one`s mouth" mean?	taste very good, taste delicious	The pastry that my grandmother made melted in my mouth.
spot What does "spot" mean?	small quantity of liquor.	Just a spot of whisky, please.
get out from under (someone or something) What does "get out from under (someone or something)" mean?	to escape from a situation that one does not like	I would like to get out from under my boss who is always watching my work.

prick up one's ears What does "prick up one's ears" mean?	to listen more closely (like an animal moving its ears to hear better)	I pricked up my ears and listened to what the speaker was saying.
kick out (someone) What does "kick out (someone)" mean?	make someone go or leave, dismiss someone	The boy was kicked out of school because of his bad behavior.
Blood from a turnip What does "Blood from a turnip" mean?	It is impossible to get something from someone if they don't have it, just as you cannot get blood from a turnip.
get the benefit of the doubt What does "get the benefit of the doubt" mean?	receive a judgement in your favor when the evidence is neither for you nor against you	The girl got the benefit of the doubt and was not found guilty of the crime.

American Idioms and Expressions

Keep A Cool Head Idiom