keel イディオム

an even keel

good balance, stability We need a steady manager, one who can keep an even keel.

even keel

(See keep an even keel)

keel over

turn upside down, tip over The boat keeled over in the middle of the lake but everybody was safe.

keep an even keel

be steady, be calm and sensible Customer Service needs people who can keep an even keel.

on an even keel

in a well-ordered way or condition We finally got the new department running on an even keel although it took a long time.

keep sth on an even keel

Idiom(s): keep sth on an even keel

Theme: CONTROL

to keep something in a steady and untroubled state.
• The manager cannot keep the company on an even keel any longer.
• When the workers are unhappy, it is difficult to keep the factory on an even keel.

keep on an even keel

Idiom(s): keep on an even keel

Theme: CALMNESS

to remain cool and calm. (Originally nautical.)
• If Jane can keep on an even keel and not panic, she will be all right.
• Try to keep on an even keel and not get upset so easily.

keel over|keel

v. 1. To turn upside down; tip over; overturn.

Usually refers to a boat. The strong wind made the sailboat keel over and the passengers fell into the water. 2. informal To fall over in a faint; taint. It was so hot during the assembly program that two girls who were standing on the stage keeled over. When the principal told the girl her father died, she keeled right over.

on an even keel|even keel|keel|on

adv. phr,, informal In a well-ordered way or condition; orderly. When the football rally seemed almost ready to become a riot, the principal stepped to the platform and got things back on an even keel.

keel

keel
In addition to the idiom beginning with keel, also see on an even keel.

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