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(as) calm as a toad in the sun

British pronunciation/az kˈɑːm az ɐ tˈəʊd ɪnðə sˈʌn/
American pronunciation/æz kˈɑːm æz ɐ tˈoʊd ɪnðə sˈʌn/
(as) calm as a toad in the sun
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used to describe a person who manages to stay calm in the most intense situations

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What is the origin of the idiom "calm as a toad in the sun" and when to use it?

The idiom "calm as a toad in the sun" originated from rural communities, where farmers and shepherds who often observed local toads sunning themselves in perfect stillness for long stretches with no movement beyond their throat came to use this comparison to describe exceptional calmness. This phrase is employed to highlight any scenario, person, or mood that is very relaxed, peaceful, and undisturbed,

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