Keep Your Hair On
Have you ever been in a windstorm where you felt like your hair was lifting off your head? If you wear a wig, the results can be disastrous and hilarious. You want to keep your hair on. Therefore, you hope the wind calms so your hair can do the same.
To keep your hair on means to stay calm.
People say this if you are:
- Angry
- Upset
- Impatient
- Fit to be tied
They often say it as an order. They want you to get a grip.
You hear this expression primarily in the UK.
An American equivalent is to keep your shirt on. Both expressions caution you to regain control.
Keeping your hair on helps you be your best self.
Remaining calm and patient leads to a better:
- Attitude
- Blood pressure
- Relationship with others
I pray you stay settled and at peace.
“I have calmed and quieted myself” (Psalm 131:2 NIV).
Thanks to Victor S E Moubarak for the suggestion. Image by Petra from Pixabay.
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