a level head

a level head
1) хладнокровный, уравновешенный, здравомыслящий человек

James Williams belonged among the level heads. (O. Henry, ‘The Four Millions’, ‘Sisters of the Golden Circle’) — Джеймс Уильяме принадлежал к категории людей уравновешенных.

2) хладнокровие, уравновешенность, присутствие духа; здравомыслие (отсюда level-headed)

Quayle knew he could trust Richardson. He was a steady person, and always kept a level head in a fight. (J. Aldridge, ‘Signed with Their Honour’, ch. 2) — Квейл знал, что на Ричардсона можно положиться. Это был выдержанный человек и отважный летчик, никогда не терявший головы в бою.

I've got a level head myself, and I don't believe every fool story that comes down the road. (E. Caldwell, ‘Jackpot’, ‘Hamrick's Polar Bear’) — я человек здравомыслящий и всяким дурацким россказням верить не собираюсь.


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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  • level-head — level head·ed·ness; …   English syllables

  • level head — Synonyms and related words: aplomb, assurance, balance, common sense, confidence, cool head, coolheadedness, coolness, due sense of, equability, equanimity, equilibrium, good sense, horse sense, levelheadedness, plain sense, poise, possession,… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • keep a level head —    If you keep a level head, you remain calm and sensible no matter how difficult or distressful the situation may be.     All through the hijacking the pilot kept a level head …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • level-head — /ˈlɛvəl hɛd/ (say levuhl hed) noun a person having common sense, sound judgement, etc …  

  • Level — Lev el (l[e^]v [e^]l), a. 1. Even; flat; having no part higher than another; having, or conforming to, the curvature which belongs to the undisturbed liquid parts of the earth s surface; as, a level field; level ground; the level surface of a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Level line — Level Lev el (l[e^]v [e^]l), a. 1. Even; flat; having no part higher than another; having, or conforming to, the curvature which belongs to the undisturbed liquid parts of the earth s surface; as, a level field; level ground; the level surface of …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Level surface — Level Lev el (l[e^]v [e^]l), a. 1. Even; flat; having no part higher than another; having, or conforming to, the curvature which belongs to the undisturbed liquid parts of the earth s surface; as, a level field; level ground; the level surface of …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • level# — level vb point, train, *direct, aim, lay level adj Level, flat, plane, plain, even, smooth, flush are comparable chiefly as applied to surfaces and as meaning having a surface comparable to that of a perfectly calm body of water with no part… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • level-headedness — level head·ed·ness …   English syllables

  • head — I n. upper part of the body 1) to nod; shake one s head 2) to bare; bow; drop, hang, lower; lift, raise; move; poke, stick; scratch; toss; turn one s head (to scratch one s head in amazement; to poke one s head around the comer) 3) to hold one s… …   Combinatory dictionary

  • Head coach — For the coaching strategy game, see NFL Head Coach. A head coach is a professional who is responsible for the overall actions of the players of the team he is associated with. He is typically paid more than other coaches. Other coaches are often… …   Wikipedia


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