steady on
idiom
British, informal
—used to tell someone to be calmer, to stop thinking or saying foolish or unreasonable things, etc.
"Everything's going wrong!" "Steady on, now. It's not as bad as that."
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Fortunately, the back cover (which is also a separate piece that attaches magnetically) has a nice folding kickstand that keeps the whole package steady on any flat, desk-like surface.
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 20 May 2020
Harrison says nothing, his right hand working the three joysticks that adjust the angle of the plow and wing, while his left hand stays steady on the wheel.
—Leath Tonino, Outside Online, 23 Feb. 2017
Sabrina Carpenter is steady on top of the Billboard 200 yet again this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
The set is durable and has non-skid bottoms to keep them steady on the counter—a feature my teenagers appreciate.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 15 Oct. 2024
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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 20 May 2020
Harrison says nothing, his right hand working the three joysticks that adjust the angle of the plow and wing, while his left hand stays steady on the wheel.
—Leath Tonino, Outside Online, 23 Feb. 2017
Sabrina Carpenter is steady on top of the Billboard 200 yet again this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
The set is durable and has non-skid bottoms to keep them steady on the counter—a feature my teenagers appreciate.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Steady on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steady%20on. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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