even keel

Noun

Meaning

(nautical) The situation in which a watercraft is floating or proceeding in a smooth and level manner.

(idiomatic, of emotions, etc.) The state or characteristic of being under control and balanced.

(idiomatic, of a business or other activity) The state or characteristic of being well controlled and running smoothly.

even-keel (uncountable)

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even-keel

Examples

I'm probably my biggest critic. I worry that if you spend any quality time reveling in good things then karma will slap you upside the head, so I try to stay as even keel as I'm able. Neil Patrick Harris

I try to keep myself on an even keel by trying to be as critical of myself as I am of other people. I try to separate my performance from myself. Damon Hill

I think Michigan keeps you sane and on an even keel through the ups and downs. In Michigan, I do fireworks, shovel snow and live life. Jeff Daniels

I work very hard to keep on an even keel as far as alcohol is concerned. Trisha Goddard

I've always had that knack for staying pretty even keel and the more the situation gets tense the more I see things clearly and I think that's just a knack that I've always had. Tiger Woods

I try to keep an even keel. Dan Fouts

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