cool it
The phrase "cool it" is an informal idiom used to advise someone to calm down or reduce their level of intensity.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To calm down or relax, especially when feeling angry or excited.
Example
- You need to cool it before you say something you'll regret.
B2General
(informal)To reduce the intensity or severity of a situation or emotion.
Example
- Let's cool it with the arguments and try to find a solution.
B2General
(informal)To stop or slow down an activity or behavior.
Example
- You should cool it with the jokes; not everyone finds them funny.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cool it":
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