Cool It (Verb)
Meaning
Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation; "After the fight both men need to cool off."; "It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The police officer told the angry protesters to cool it and disperse.
- After the argument, they both needed some time to cool it and talk things over calmly.
- The teacher told the excited children to cool it and focus on their schoolwork.
- He took a few deep breaths to cool it and gathered his thoughts before speaking.
- The airline staff asked the frustrated passenger to cool it and wait patiently for her flight.