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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Jon Bon Jovi’s “Forever” tour stop was cut short after the singer said he needed to cool it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
"Our bedroom is hot, even with air conditioning we only managed to cool it to 27-28 degrees," she said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
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
"Offensively it was cool, it was good weather, the ball moved quickly, it was dry," said Capilla.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2025
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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