Grammar fix
keep calm
stay relaxed
To stay relaxed and not get upset, worried, or angry, especially in a difficult or stressful situation.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Even though the fire alarm went off, she managed to keep calm and help everyone leave the building safely.daily life
- In stressful situations, I try to keep calm by taking deep breaths and focusing on finding a solution.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: keep calm (in/when/while...)
WrongKeep calm yourself.
RightKeep calm. / Calm down.
'Keep calm' takes no object; to tell someone to relax, say 'keep calm' or 'calm down'.
Patternkeep calm (in/when/while...)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Keep calm' is natural; 'maintain emotional composure' is clinical.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
keep calmstayand carry ontry tounder pressure
Don't confuse it
'Keep calm' focuses on not losing control, while 'stay calm' can be used more generally.