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keep your hair on

idiom

British, informal
used to tell someone not to become too excited or upset
Keep your hair on. We'll get there on time.

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“Keep your hair on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20your%20hair%20on. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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