steady on

phrase

British, informal
—used to tell someone to be calmer, to stop thinking or saying foolish or unreasonable things, etc.
"Everything's going wrong!" "Steady on, now. It's not as bad as that."

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At the same time, data from Vanda Research shows that big investors have held steady on stocks in the face of spiking Treasury yields. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 Hy-Vee spokesperson Tina Potthoff said the chain has kept prices steady on some beef items over the past year. — Israel Schuman, Des Moines Register, 9 Sep. 2026 Roadtack rubber outsoles provide traction and rebound while keeping you steady on uneven surfaces, too. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026 Its aluminum construction is designed to withstand the elements, while adjustable levelers help keep it steady on uneven surfaces. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steady on

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“Steady on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steady%20on. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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