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keep one's cool/composure

idiom

: to remain calm : to not become upset or angry
He kept his cool even though it was clear that he was being unfairly treated.
The performers struggled to keep their composure after several interruptions from the crowd.

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“Keep one's cool/composure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20one%27s%20cool%2Fcomposure. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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