Cool your jets Meaning in English
expression
ˈkuɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdʒɛts
KOOL yor JETS
kˈuːl/ /jˈɔː/ /dʒˈɛts
KOOL yaw JETS
Definition
A casual way of telling someone to calm down, stop being impatient, or relax when they are overly eager or upset.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and sometimes playful; used to tell someone to slow down, be less intense, or relax. Often used in response to impatience or overexcitement, and may sound slightly rude if used with strangers or in formal contexts.
Spanish: tranquilízate - cálmatePortuguese (BR): acalme-se - sosseguePortuguese (PT): acalme-se - sossegueChinese (Simplified): 冷静点 - 别冲动Chinese (Traditional): 冷靜點 - 別衝動Hindi: शांत हो जाओ - धैर्य रखोArabic: اهدأ - تمهّلBengali: শান্ত হও - ধৈর্য ধরোRussian: остынь - успокойсяJapanese: 落ち着いて - 頭を冷やしてVietnamese: bình tĩnh lại - kiềm chếKorean: 진정해 - 침착해Turkish: sakin ol - kendini frenleUrdu: ٹھنڈے ہو جاؤ - صبر کروIndonesian: tenang dulu - sabar dulu
Example Sentences
Hey, cool your jets! There’s no rush.
basic
You should cool your jets before talking to the manager.
basic
Please cool your jets and wait your turn.
basic
Alright, cool your jets—we’ll leave as soon as everyone’s ready.
natural
If you cool your jets, things will go much smoother.
natural
She told him to cool his jets because he was getting too worked up.
natural