What does the idiom "cool as a cucumber" mean?

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+5, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

A To be cool in the AC
B To be a cucumber
C To be very calm under stress
D To be very aggressive under stress

Show answer and explanation

Answer: C. To be very calm under stress

"Cool as a cucumber" means staying very calm and relaxed, even in a stressful situation.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.

Rules for asking and answering

What does the idiom "cool as a cucumber" mean?

More questions like this