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
“We firmly believe that they should cool it, pull back, because if they do, so will California.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025
The superheated steam that drives the turbines will pass along pipes surrounded by cold seawater, to cool it down.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024
“Then make sure to cool it immediately to prevent holdover temperature from overcooking the spiny little beast!”
From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024
They carried it into the yard to cool it, and even before it was cool enough they began tasting it and burned their tongues.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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