American Idioms and Expressions

Keep One`s Head Idiom

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keep one`s head
What does keep one`s head mean?
stay calm when there is trouble or dangerHe is a very good leader and is able to keep his head during an emergency.
keep one`s head
What does keep one`s head mean?
to stay calm when there is trouble or dangerEveryone tried to keep their head during the fire at the hotel.

Some Random Idioms
face value
What does "face value" mean?
the truth of something on the surface The woman is a very nice person but you must take what she says at face value.

go bananas
What does "go bananas" mean?
become slightly anxious, agitated, or crazy
Just coming up to
What does "Just coming up to" mean?
If the time is just coming up to nine o'clock, it means that it will be nine o'clock in a very few seconds. You'll hear them say it on the radio in the morning.
you are what you eat
What does "you are what you eat" mean?
in order to be fit and healthy you need to eat good foodYou are what you eat so you should try to eat healthy food.
know one's ABCs
What does "know one's ABCs" mean?
know the alphabet or the most basic things about somethingThe students worked hard and had a good teacher and soon everyone knew their ABCs very well.
buckle down and do (something)
What does "buckle down and do (something)" mean?
to make a big effort to do something, to give one's complete attention or effort to do something I have to buckle down and study or I will fail the exam.

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