Idioms · Proverb Hunter

Keep one`s cool

To stay or remain calm.I tried to keep my cool during the argument with my neighbor.

To be brave, to be determined."Try and keep your chin up. Things will be better in the future."

To stay alert and watchful.I try to keep on my toes when the teacher may ask me a question.

To continue doing something.The girl is careless and keeps on making the same mistakes over and over.

To remain cool and calm.I was busy with my job and school but I tried hard to keep on an even keel and get everything done.

To stay off someone's land or other property.The students were asked to keep off the grass which was being replanted.

To stay up late, to stay out until very late.My friend keeps late hours now that he is working for the newspaper.

To talk or write to someone, to maintain contact with someone.I have always tried to keep in touch with my friends from high school.

To look after a house or a household.The girl has been keeping house for her father while he is sick.

To continue to talk or complain about something.The boy's father keeps harping on the fact that his son never does his homework.