steady on

phrase

British, informal
—used to tell someone to be calmer, to stop thinking or saying foolish or unreasonable things, etc.
"Everything's going wrong!" "Steady on, now. It's not as bad as that."

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Choose from eight lighting modes, including waves, slow fade, twinkle, and steady on, and rest easy knowing the IP65 waterproof construction has your back when the weather goes south. — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 The Fed voted again to keep its main interest rate steady on Wednesday, even though inflation remains well above 2%. — Stan Choe, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 Stay steady on uneven terrain with a pair of Leki Sherpa Lite Trekking Poles ($45 off) and keep your stuff from getting wet in an unexpected downpour with the Sea to Summit 8L Ultra-sil Dry Bag ($8 off). — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026 Though the Fed help interest rates steady on Wednesday, three officials on the rate-setting committee voted for a hike to combat price pressures. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for steady on

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“Steady on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steady%20on. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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