Cool out

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verb

To relax or calm down.

After a stressful day at work, John needs some time to cool out before joining the family for dinner.
Visual representation of "cool out" - to relax or calm down

Often appears as...

  • cool out period
  • need to cool out

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "cool out"
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Informal Usage

Best used in casual conversations with friends, not in formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Hey, let's just cool out and watch a movie tonight.
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Emotional Shift

Used when someone needs to shift from a high-stress state to a more relaxed one.

Illustration for Emotional Shift
You seem tense, maybe you should cool out for a bit.
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Subtle Reassurance

Implies support or understanding when someone is upset or angry.

Illustration for Subtle Reassurance
I get why you're upset, but let's cool out and talk it over.
Visual representation of the word "Cool out"

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