cool as a cucumber
The phrase "cool as a cucumber" is an idiom commonly used to describe someone who remains calm, composed, and untroubled in a stressful or difficult situation. It implies that the person displays a sense of ease and self-control, similar to the coolness and refreshing nature associated with a cucumber.
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