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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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
"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
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
“Just, you know, cool it a little. That’s why I told you the coach told Nick to play you one-on-one.”
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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