Keep your hair on

Keep your hair on

KEEP Yur HAIR ON /kiหp your heษ™ on/
Noun London

Keep calm, don’t get angry.

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
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Era
Victorian
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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