cool it

phrase

Synonyms of cool itnext
: to calm down : go easy
The word went out to the young to cool it.W. M. Young

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Lying upside down might also help with regulating their temperature, cooling it off thanks to the fresh air hitting their fins. Gennaro Tomma, Scientific American, 22 July 2026 After doing this work, the steam is directed into a condenser, where water from an external source cools it back into liquid form and recycles it back to the reactor core. Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Mulch the soil a couple of weeks before planting to help cool it down, and watch the soil moisture carefully. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026

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“Cool it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cool%20it. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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