Calm down

Pro Tip 1/3

Emotion Control

Used to tell someone to become less agitated or upset, often in tense situations.

After the argument, I told him to calm down before we continued talking.

Pro Tip 2/3

Informal Situations

Appropriate in casual or private settings, but may be too informal for serious or professional discussions.

When she began to raise her voice, her friend whispered, 'Calm down, let's not make a scene.'

Pro Tip 3/3

Potentially Dismissive

Telling someone to calm down can sometimes be seen as dismissing their feelings.

He felt ignored when his boss said, 'Just calm down,' instead of addressing his concerns.