Keep calm, don’t get angry.
Keep your hair on
Example Sentences
"Keep your hair on, I'm coming!"
"Keep your hair on, no need to shout."
Etymology & History
From the idea that hair might fly off in anger. Calming phrase suggesting someone not get so agitated they lose their hair/wig. Victorian-era expression.
Word Details
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Region
General British
๐
Era
Victorian
โ
Language
Mild
๐ฌ
Formality
Informal
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