Keep your head Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛd
KEEP-yor-hed or KEEP-yer-hed
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɛd
KEEP-yaw-hed
Definition
To stay calm and think clearly, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.
Usage & Nuances
Often used informally to encourage someone not to panic or act impulsively during emergencies or pressure. Common with 'in a crisis' or 'when things go wrong.' Do not confuse with 'lose your head' (to panic).
Spanish: mantener la calma - mantener la cabeza fríaPortuguese (BR): manter a calma - manter a cabeça friaPortuguese (PT): manter a calma - manter a cabeça friaChinese (Simplified): 保持冷静Chinese (Traditional): 保持冷靜Hindi: शांत रहनाArabic: حافظ على هدوئكBengali: শান্ত থাকা - মাথা ঠান্ডা রাখাRussian: сохранять хладнокровие - не терять самообладаниеJapanese: 冷静さを保つVietnamese: giữ bình tĩnhKorean: 침착함을 유지하다Turkish: soğukkanlılığını korumakUrdu: اپنا حوصلہ برقرار رکھناIndonesian: tetap tenang
Example Sentences
It's important to keep your head during an emergency.
basic
She always keeps her head when things get difficult.
basic
Try to keep your head when you feel stressed.
basic
Even in chaos, firefighters must keep their head and act quickly.
natural
I know it's hard, but just keep your head and we'll figure this out.
natural
If you keep your head under pressure, you'll go far in life.
natural