Keep your hair on

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verb phrase

A phrase used to tell someone to stay calm or not get upset or angry.

Keep your hair on, I will do the dishes after the movie
Visual representation of "keep your hair on" - A phrase used to tell someone to stay calm or not get upset or angry

Often appears as...

  • keep your hair on
  • there's no need to get upset; keep your hair on

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "keep your hair on"
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal situations like job interviews or official emails.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
I know you're stressed about the results, but keep your hair on; they'll be announced soon.
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British English

It's a British phrase, so non-British English speakers may not be familiar with it.

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When I told my American friend to 'keep your hair on,' she looked confused.
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Non-literal Meaning

It doesn't concern hair; it's a metaphor for telling someone to relax.

Illustration for Non-literal Meaning
Hey, keep your hair on, the taxi's just around the corner.
Visual representation of the word "Keep your hair on"

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