Have both oars in the water In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have both oars in the water", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-06-13 05:06

Meaning of Have both oars in the water

Synonyms:

have/keep your wits about you

Have both oars in the water spoken language verb phrase

To be mentally calm and not affected by exceptional changes.

I made James the team's captain because he has both oars in the water.

I feel safe when being with John. He always has both oars in the water.

Rosy doesn't have both oars in the water. She gets angry very often.

We thought he would be depressed when he lost his job. But he seems to have both oars in the water.

Other phrases about:

calm your tits

Used to advise somebody to calm down 

as calm as a toad in the sun
very calm and content in situations that aren't ideal.
(as) gentle as a lamb

Used to describe someone kind, calm and pleasant

have/keep your wits about you

To stay calm in a difficult situation and react to unexpected things quickly

take (something) down a thousand

Used to say that someone should cool down or calm down

Grammar and Usage of Have both oars in the water

Verb Forms

  • had both oars in the water
  • has both oars in the water
  • have both oars in the water
  • having both oars in the water
The verb should be conjugated with its tense.
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to look downwards because of unhappiness or embarrassment
Example: If someone hangs their head, they will be shy or unhappy.
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