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a) A situation in which the boat is level and balanced for a smooth ride.b) A state of having ones emotions under control and balanced.
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even keel — If something is on an even keel, it is balanced … The small dictionary of idiomes
even keel — A situation or person who stays on an even keel manages to remain calm, stable and untroubled in all circumstances. She managed to keep her life on an even keel in spite of the difficulties … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
even keel — A ship at even keel is when the keel is horizontal … Dictionary of automotive terms
even keel — See keep an even keel … English idioms
Even keel — If something is on an even keel, it is balanced … Dictionary of English idioms
even keel — Balanced, steady. ► “Dunkin’ Donuts was founded by Rosenberg’s father, and the younger Rosenberg spent his summer vacations as a boy working in the business. Bob Rosenberg earns respect through his soft spoken, even keel manner, which is the… … American business jargon
On an even keel — Keel Keel, n. [Cf. AS. ce[ o]l ship; akin to D. & G. kiel keel, OHG. chiol ship, Icel. kj[=o]ll, and perh. to Gr. gay^los a round built Ph[oe]nician merchant vessel, gaylo s bucket; cf. Skr. g[=o]la ball, round water vessel. But the meaning of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
On even keel — Keel Keel, n. [Cf. AS. ce[ o]l ship; akin to D. & G. kiel keel, OHG. chiol ship, Icel. kj[=o]ll, and perh. to Gr. gay^los a round built Ph[oe]nician merchant vessel, gaylo s bucket; cf. Skr. g[=o]la ball, round water vessel. But the meaning of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
On even keel — Even E ven, a. [AS. efen. efn; akin to OS. eban, D. even, OHG. eban, G. efen, Icel. jafn, Dan. jevn, Sw. j[ a]mn, Goth. ibns. Cf. {Anent}, {Ebb}.] 1. Level, smooth, or equal in surface; not rough; free from irregularities; hence uniform in rate… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
on an even keel — phrasal see on even keel * * * on an even keel see under ↑keel1 • • • Main Entry: ↑even on an even keel 1. Balanced, not tilting to one side or the other (often figurative) 2. (of eg business affairs) running smoothly, settled or well organized … Useful english dictionary
