Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as-cool-as-a-cucumber
idiom
/æzˈkuːl əz ə ˈkjʊkəmbər/
Definition
A phrase used to describe someone who remains calm and composed in stressful situations.
Examples
- Even during the chaotic meeting, Sarah was as cool as a cucumber.
- He remained as cool as a cucumber while driving through the heavy storm.
- The athlete was as cool as a cucumber before the big game, focused and relaxed.
Meaning
When a person is as cool as a cucumber, they do not show any signs of anxiety or worry, regardless of what is happening around them.
Synonyms
- calm
- composed
- unruffled
- collected
- easygoing
