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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“I think how cool it would have been,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
"Offensively it was cool, it was good weather, the ball moved quickly, it was dry," said Capilla.
From Barron's • Oct. 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
“Then make sure to cool it immediately to prevent holdover temperature from overcooking the spiny little beast!”
From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024
Mr. Daniels gives Oliver a thumbs-up, and I think how cool it is that they have the ear-pulling signal.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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