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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Strain the liquid and cool it in the refrigerator.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
As sweat turns into water vapour it needs heat which it takes from your body helping to cool it - the less clothing the more chance for this heat loss.
From BBC ● May 22, 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
As the artificial intelligence industry heats up, Karman Industries is trying to cool it down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
“I can’t get over how cool it looks in here, especially with the Christmas lights,” I say.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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