Keeping cool Meaning in English
expression · lemma: keep cool
Definition
'Keeping cool' can mean staying calm and not getting upset in a stressful situation, or physically staying at a comfortable temperature when it's hot.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (temperature, such as during hot weather) and figuratively (emotional self-control). In stressful situations, 'keeping cool' is often preferred over 'keeping calm' for a more informal, idiomatic tone. Common with advice or praise ('Thanks for keeping cool!').
Example Sentences
During the test, I focused on keeping cool.
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Fans help with keeping cool in summer.
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He is good at keeping cool under pressure.
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It's hard keeping cool when everyone else is getting angry.
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After playing soccer, we sat in the shade, just keeping cool.
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Thanks for keeping cool during that argument. It really helped.
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