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
Speaking in a video published on TikTok, he answered a fan's question about it, saying "how cool" it was and thanking people "for all the support we have received".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025
However, he acknowledged that while it would be cool, it would be tough.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024
We kept it there with a tow- rope to cool it and slow the bacteria from turning it bad.
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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