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Definition |
to remain composed in a challenging situation |
Examples |
1) He keeps it together in the
mountains of paperwork.
2) She managed to keep it together
and handle the situation with grace and composure. |
Etymology |
The term likely originated from the notion
of holding oneself emotionally stable and not succumbing to pressure or
stress. |
Synonyms |
calm, poised, collected |
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