Be (as) sober as a judge simile
To be able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining or showing your emotions.
John was sober as a judge when his loved one passed away.
She was as sober as a judge when speaking about her sordid past.
To be cool and showing clear thought or reason.
From the way Mary handled the situation, I can tell that she is as sober as a judge.
He is as sober as a judge, so every decision he has made is prudent.
To be not in the slightest inebriated.
Drunken people often say that they are as sober as a judge.
Let me drive, bro. I am as sober as a judge. Believe me!
Used to advise somebody to calm down
Used to describe someone kind, calm and pleasant
To stay calm in a difficult situation and react to unexpected things quickly
This simile was first recorded in 1694.