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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In order to beat the heat last Saturday night Williams took Roc into the subway system.
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Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
Many people stood under canopies to beat the heat and rain.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
As temperatures climb across California, many residents are seeking out beaches and swimming pools to beat the heat.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2025
After the party, the group of 20 guests went down to the morgue in the basement of the hotel to beat the heat.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2025
Many people stood under canopies to beat the heat and rain.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
As temperatures climb across California, many residents are seeking out beaches and swimming pools to beat the heat.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2025
After the party, the group of 20 guests went down to the morgue in the basement of the hotel to beat the heat.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for beat the heat
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