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Stay calm, be careful and persevere; a phrase similar to: "Stay calm and don't panic".
It derives from an incident in 1858 in the British Army when the Adjutant of the regiment known as "The Buffs" saw his men disintegrate into chaos while on parade.
Embarrassed in front of a rival regiment he shouted: "Steady the Buffs".
It has been used ever since in the British Army to mean: calm down, take it slow (don't dwell on what's gone wrong) and move on.
Kipling immortalized the phrase in his writings.
Later writers have muddied the waters by talking of applying brakes or buffs to slow down trains. They are of course wrong.
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What does a steady white light mean?
A steady white light often indicates that a device is functioning properly or is in a standby mode, depending on the context. it could also indicate a low power or battery status.
What does a steady yellow light mean?
A steady yellow light typically indicates that the traffic signal is about to turn red. It serves as a warning for drivers to prepare to stop before the light changes.
How do you use the word steady in a sentence?
I held my horse steady in the strong winds. The business had shown steady growth for more than ten years.
Steady flow and non steady examples?
Steady flow: Water flowing through a pipe at a constant rate with uniform velocity is an example of steady flow. Non-steady flow: Waves in the ocean where the water motion is constantly changing in both intensity and direction represent non-steady flow.
What does a traffic light with a steady red light mean?
After stopping, you may turn right, unless prohibited by some other sign or signal.
What are the buffs on vampires?
Well, what do you mean by 'buffs'? I don't believe that is a word, aside from "being buff", which is when you claim to be physically strong.
Who are the Dummy Buffs?
The Dummy Buffs are an old band that no longer exist :(
What does steady mean in rita's story?
i havent steady yet..
Was the 1st buffs a ww1 regiment if so which one?
The Buffs are/were the East Kent Regiment.
What is the adverb that mean not is a steady way?
Unsteadily is the adverb that means not in a steady way.
What does it mean when your mind isn't steady?
it means that you have problems in your mind that your blocking and your mind isn't steady. so get thoses problems fixed and your mind will be steady.
What does steady meter mean in poetry?
Steady meter means that each line has a continuous and melodic pattern.
Which female bodybuilder is dating a regular guy?
Female bodybuilders date. Not because these females are health buffs does not mean dating is not in their vocabulary anymore.
What actors and actresses appeared in 4 Computer Buffs - 1985?
The cast of 4 Computer Buffs - 1985 includes: Tony Bastable as himself
What does piosed mean?
To be held balanced or steady in readiness.
What does a steady green light mean on the runway mean?
clear for landing or takeoff.
What does a steady red light mean on the runway mean?
stop or give way.
