keep a level head
idiom
: to remain calm
It's important to keep a level head when you're dealing with a dangerous situation like this one.
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But after some seasoning and speaking with older players who had been through it before, Whitley is learning to keep a level head and not listen to his detractors.
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Ryan Herrera, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2021
That perspective is allowing Wilson to keep a level head over the prospect of adding to her trophy collection.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2022
Through the entire chase, Judge managed to keep a level head, even as the pressure grew in the last week.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2022
That high praise stands out particularly from someone who does so often seem to keep a level head.
—Evan Romano, Men's Health, 17 May 2022
Traylor acknowledged that this week will be the most difficult yet for the Roadrunners to keep a level head, as unbeaten UTSA is a 21-point favorite against 0-4 UNLV ahead of their meeting at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Alamodome.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Sep. 2021
Part of Alex Cora’s job as Red Sox manager is to keep a level head in order to keep things from falling apart.
—BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2021
People may ask how the Hoosiers keep a level head coming off of such a big win, taking to the road to face Rutgers.
—Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Oct. 2020
Even if 2020 closes out with no salary bump on the horizon, keep a level head and don’t necessarily jump at a better offer or annoy your boss by pushing for more.
—Adam Blenford, Bloomberg.com, 29 Aug. 2020
Ryan Herrera, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2021
That perspective is allowing Wilson to keep a level head over the prospect of adding to her trophy collection.
—Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2022
Through the entire chase, Judge managed to keep a level head, even as the pressure grew in the last week.
—David Waldstein, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2022
That high praise stands out particularly from someone who does so often seem to keep a level head.
—Evan Romano, Men's Health, 17 May 2022
Traylor acknowledged that this week will be the most difficult yet for the Roadrunners to keep a level head, as unbeaten UTSA is a 21-point favorite against 0-4 UNLV ahead of their meeting at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Alamodome.
—Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Sep. 2021
Part of Alex Cora’s job as Red Sox manager is to keep a level head in order to keep things from falling apart.
—BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2021
People may ask how the Hoosiers keep a level head coming off of such a big win, taking to the road to face Rutgers.
—Jon Blau, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Oct. 2020
Even if 2020 closes out with no salary bump on the horizon, keep a level head and don’t necessarily jump at a better offer or annoy your boss by pushing for more.
—Adam Blenford, Bloomberg.com, 29 Aug. 2020
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