remain calm in crisis; be indifferent to wrongdoing
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesidiom
to behave as if nothing had happened; to remain calm in a crisis
Describes someone who maintains composure under pressure or in emergencies. Often used positively to praise self-control.
Faced with sudden questioning, he remained perfectly calm and responded with composure.
Despite the chaos on the scene, the team leader remained unflappable and directed the rescue operations.
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The building was shaking violently, yet he sat on the sofa reading as if nothing was happening.
idiom
to turn a blind eye to; to be indifferent to wrongdoing
derogatoryCarries a negative connotation, implying negligence or complicity by inaction. Used to criticize those who ignore unethical behavior.
Faced with his subordinates' fraudulent behavior, he turned a blind eye and never intervened.
When he saw someone bullying the weak, he simply walked away as if nothing was happening.