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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After the pressure was released through the crack, emergency crews peeled back the tank’s external wall and insulation to pump water inside to cool it down.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
"I think that would be quite cool, it would maybe make curling a bit more modernised. I think video review could be the next thing, with teams getting challenges."
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
"Offensively it was cool, it was good weather, the ball moved quickly, it was dry," said Capilla.
From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025
The city doesn’t need a multibillion-dollar ad campaign to let the world know how cool it is or make it believe in itself.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025
For a second, I imagined how cool it would be to be Via and Justin right then, having all these people standing up and cheering for them.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
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