even keel

1. The situation in which a watercraft is floating or proceeding in a smooth and level manner.

2. (idiomatic)Of an emotion or state of mind, the state or characteristic of being under control and balanced.

3. (idiomatic)Of a business or other activity, the state or characteristic of being well controlled and running smoothly.

1. The business is back on an even keel.

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2. We need to keep things on an even keel.

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