raise/lower the temperature

phrase

: to make people more/less angry about a situation

The governor's speech raised/lowered the political temperature.

Examples of raise/lower the temperature in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hi-tech features include Dyson hairdryers, smart TVs, and a bedside AI-assistant that can close the drapes, play songs, and lower the temperature. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026

These kinds of attempts to lower the temperature are rarely fruitful, and this particular statement was easy to dismiss as an attempt to protect Colton, a target of ire less for his behavior on the show and more for his past allegations of stalking. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026

Michael Morey, with Trane Technologies, suggests programming the thermostat to lower the temperature by 7 to 10°F (from your preferred temp) for about eight hours a day. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026

Iran's supreme leader warned a regional conflict could unfold if the United States attacks his country as frantic diplomatic talks in the region sought to lower the temperature between Tehran and Washington. — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026