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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Those flocking to the beach to beat the heat on Saturday should be cautious of big waves and strong currents, Hoang said. Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 Trying to beat the heat at the California State Fair has long been a Sacramento summer tradition, but this weekend marks the end of an era. James Taylor, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 With a heat wave upon us, many folks may be considering ways to beat the heat and still take advantage of an otherwise sunny weekend as August, and the end of summer break, approaches. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Peak summer is here, and Vogue editors are constantly looking for fresh outfit inspiration to beat the heat. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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