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
“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
“Not once did anybody say ‘Hey Louis, you’re on the borderline or you should cool it or whatever’… they all knew what was happening.”
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2024
Bree adds three ice cubes to cool it.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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