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11on an even keel — Ⅰ. on an even keel ► able to stay even and regular, and not change suddenly: get back/stay/keep on an even keel »Investors are hoping the new board will help share prices get back on an even keel. Main Entry: ↑even Ⅱ. on an even keel ► …
12on even keel — phrasal or on an even keel 1. of a ship a. : having approximately the same draft forward and aft; sometimes : having the load water line of the ship parallel to the surface of the water (as in a ship whose natural draft is much greater aft than… …
13on an even keel — {adv. phr,}, {informal} In a well ordered way or condition; orderly. * /When the football rally seemed almost ready to become a riot, the principal stepped to the platform and got things back on an even keel./ …
14on an even keel — {adv. phr,}, {informal} In a well ordered way or condition; orderly. * /When the football rally seemed almost ready to become a riot, the principal stepped to the platform and got things back on an even keel./ …
15on an even keel — also on even keel phrasal in a sound or stable condition …
16on even keel — phrasal see on an even keel …
17on\ an\ even\ keel — adv. phr, informal In a well ordered way or condition; orderly. When the football rally seemed almost ready to become a riot, the principal stepped to the platform and got things back on an even keel …
18an even keel — good balance, stability We need a steady manager, one who can keep an even keel …
19keep an even keel — be steady, be calm and sensible Customer Service needs people who can keep an even keel …
20on an even keel — in a well ordered way or condition We finally got the new department running on an even keel although it took a long time …
