cool off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To decrease in temperature, activity, or temper.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You are getting a little too angry; you need to cool off.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To cause to decrease in temperature, activity or temper.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To lose interest or enthusiasm [with on].
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.
Common questions
What does “cool off” mean?
To decrease in temperature, activity, or temper.
Is “cool off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
Advertisement
Ad space — ads help keep Idiomer free. Premium will remove them.