be unflappable

[/bi ʌnˈflæpəbəl/]

verb phrase

ser imperturbável

1. to remain calm and composed in difficult or stressful situations; not easily disturbed or excited

She remained unflappable during the crisis, making rational decisions.

Ela permaneceu imperturbável durante a crise, tomando decisões racionais.

2. to maintain emotional control and poise regardless of circumstances

A good pilot must be unflappable in emergency situations.

Um bom piloto deve ser imperturbável em situações de emergência.

NYC Slang

keep it cool / stay cool / not sweat it

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser imperturbável / manter a calma

most commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

ser imperturbável / ficar de boa

colloquial usage with 'ficar de boa' in informal speech

Portugal

ser imperturbável / manter a compostura

'manter a compostura' is more formal in European Portuguese

keep one's head

stay calm as a cucumber

not bat an eyelid

keep a stiff upper lip

roll with the punches

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