Meaning of cool it in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    cool it

    Definitions

    1. become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

    Examples

    • « After the fight both men need to cool off. »
    • « It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again. »

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