to keep (to lose) one's head
1lose one's head (over) — {v. phr.} 1. To panic. * / Let s not lose our heads, the captain cried. We have good lifeboats on this vessel. / 2. To become deeply infatuated with someone. * /Don t lose your head over Jane; she is already married./ Contrast: KEEP ONE S HEAD …
2lose one's head (over) — {v. phr.} 1. To panic. * / Let s not lose our heads, the captain cried. We have good lifeboats on this vessel. / 2. To become deeply infatuated with someone. * /Don t lose your head over Jane; she is already married./ Contrast: KEEP ONE S HEAD …
3lose\ one's\ head — v. phr. 1. To panic. Let s not lose our heads, the captain cried. We have good lifeboats on this vessel. 2. To become deeply infatuated with someone. Don t lose your head over Jane; she is already married. Contrast: keep one s head …
4lose\ one's\ head\ over — v. phr. 1. To panic. Let s not lose our heads, the captain cried. We have good lifeboats on this vessel. 2. To become deeply infatuated with someone. Don t lose your head over Jane; she is already married. Contrast: keep one s head …
5lose one's head — verb To behave irrationally or to lose ones self control, especially in a distressing situation. Mrs. Ambients grief was frantic; she lost her head and said strange things. Syn: flip out, freak out, panic, wig out …
6keep one's head — also[keep one s wits about one] {v. phr.} To stay calm when there is trouble or danger. * /When Tim heard the fire alarm he kept his head and looked for the nearest exit./ Compare: COUNT TO TEN. Contrast: LOSE ONE S HEAD …
7keep one's head — also[keep one s wits about one] {v. phr.} To stay calm when there is trouble or danger. * /When Tim heard the fire alarm he kept his head and looked for the nearest exit./ Compare: COUNT TO TEN. Contrast: LOSE ONE S HEAD …
8keep\ one's\ head — • keep one s head • keep one s wits about one v. phr. To stay calm when there is trouble or danger. When Tim heard the fire alarm he kept his head and looked for the nearest exit. Compare: count to ten Contrast: lose one s head …
9one's head — To keep (or lose) one s self possession, calmness, control ● head …
10keep one's head — verb To remain calm, reasonable, level headed, especially in a situation likely to cause distress. If you can keep your head when all about you Ant: lose ones head, panic …
