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Region: General | Usage example: Steady as she goes while the market recovers.

Steady as she goes

Meaning

Maintain current direction calmly.

Usage

Used when advising calm perseverance.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Nautical command to keep steadiness.

Used since sailing times.

Related Idioms

Slow and steady

Consistent progress beats haste.

Goes without saying

So obvious that it needs no mention.

Slow and steady wins the race

Consistent effort often beats spurts of speed.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.