cool it
Idioms-
Calm down, relax, as in John was beginning to seethe, but I told him to cool it . [ Slang ; c. 1950]
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Stop what one is doing, especially stop talking or behaving conspicuously, as in We'd be wise to cool it until the scandal blows over . It is also used as an imperative, as in Cool it! We'll be in trouble if anyone hears you . [ Slang ; c. 1950]
Example Sentences
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"Offensively it was cool, it was good weather, the ball moved quickly, it was dry," said Capilla.
From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025
"I was quite young at the time, and didn't realise who everyone was, I didn't know how cool it was until I was a bit older."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025
“Then make sure to cool it immediately to prevent holdover temperature from overcooking the spiny little beast!”
From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024
Starting out in 1927 selling blocks of ice that were used to keep fridges cool, it later stocked essential items like eggs, milk and bread.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024
I stood in awe as Mitra casually greeted him and told him how cool it was to hear a writer interpret his own words aloud.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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