keep one's head: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Remain calm and composed under pressure or in a crisis.
- Maintain clear thinking and make sensible decisions in stressful situations.
Examples
BetaEven when the power went out, James kept his head and calmly organized a backup plan.
Aunque se fue la luz, James mantuvo la calma y organizó un plan de respaldo tranquilamente.
She always manages to keep her head during emergencies, which makes her an excellent leader.
Ella siempre logra mantener la calma durante emergencias, lo que la convierte en una excelente líder.
If you keep your head in a crisis, you'll be able to make better decisions under pressure.
Si mantienes la calma en una crisis, podrás tomar mejores decisiones bajo presión.
- Avoid drawing attention or taking risks that might cause trouble; stay inconspicuous to protect one's position or safety.
Examples
BetaIn difficult situations, sometimes it's best to keep your head and avoid unnecessary risks.
En situaciones difíciles, a veces es mejor mantener la calma y evitar riesgos innecesarios.
He kept his head low during the scandal to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
Él se mantuvo reservado durante el escándalo para evitar atención no deseada.
The spy had to keep his head to stay safe and complete the mission unnoticed.
El espía tuvo que mantenerse cauteloso para estar seguro y completar la misión sin ser detectado.
Examples:
- EN: It's always easy to keep one's head down and follow the crowd.TE: మీరు బరువును నియంత్రించడానికి మరియు వ్యక్తిని అనుసరించడానికి సులభంగా ఉంటుంది.
- EN: It is better to keep one's head down.TE: - వెన్నునొప్పి ఉన్న వారు తలకింద దిండు లేకుండా చేసుకుంటే మంచిదట.
- EN: It's better to keep one's head on one's shouldersES: Hay que mantener la cabeza sobre los hombros.
- EN: To keep one's head in the thick of battle is entirely another.ES: Para mantener la cabeza de uno mismo en mitad de una batalla es algo completamente distinto.
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