cooler heads prevailed
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
People succeeded by being calm and focused.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cooler heads prevailed” mean?
People succeeded by being calm and focused.
Is “cooler heads prevailed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.