"steady as she goes" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} steady as she goes
  1. (nautical) A cry to a helmsman to keep on the current course. Categories (topical): Nautical Related terms: steady the ship
    Sense id: en-steady_as_she_goes-en-phrase-NL~8HTiq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: nautical, transport
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