keep one's composure

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

To remain calm and not show one's emotions.

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Examples (10)

  • The lawyer managed to keep her composure during the intense cross-examination.
  • In an emergency, it's crucial to keep your composure and think clearly.
  • I will try my best to keep my composure when I deliver the bad news.
  • He is finding it difficult to keep his composure after his team lost the final.
  • A great leader must always keep their composure, even under extreme pressure.
  • Despite the chaos, the pilot kept his composure and safely landed the plane.
  • Just try to keep your composure and don't let them see you're upset.
  • How did you keep your composure when they were making such false accusations?
  • She kept her composure throughout the difficult negotiation, which impressed everyone.
  • Even when provoked, he skillfully kept his composure and responded calmly.