beat the heat

phrase

: to remain cool in hot weather
His favorite way of beating the heat is to have a couple of cold beers.

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Aoudery Oversized Button-down Shirt To help beat the heat, this oversized, airy button-down is the perfect pick. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 The star decided to beat the heat in a cool all-white ensemble from LaQuan Smith. Morgan Evans, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Pugh, 30, beat the heat in a layered tank top and jeans, completing the summer look with a cap and shades. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 And eager customers were prepared Friday, lining up to beat the heat with a cone from Soft Landing’s new location. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for beat the heat

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“Beat the heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beat%20the%20heat. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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