beat the heat
idiom
: 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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Known for its natural fibers, looser weave, and excellent moisture-wicking properties, linen offers superior airflow that helps beat the heat.
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Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The only way to beat the heat this season is with a stylish arsenal of lightweight blouses.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Disney World is making waves for guests looking to beat the heat this summer.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025
Cassiano is the founder of Teto Verde Favela, a nonprofit that teaches favela residents how to build their own green roofs as a way to beat the heat without overloading electrical grids or spending money on fans and air conditioners.
—Jill Langlois, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
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Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The only way to beat the heat this season is with a stylish arsenal of lightweight blouses.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Disney World is making waves for guests looking to beat the heat this summer.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025
Cassiano is the founder of Teto Verde Favela, a nonprofit that teaches favela residents how to build their own green roofs as a way to beat the heat without overloading electrical grids or spending money on fans and air conditioners.
—Jill Langlois, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Beat the heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beat%20the%20heat. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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