Cool it Meaning in English
expression
ˈkuɫ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
KOOL-it
kˈuːl/ /ˈɪt
KOOL-it
Definition
Used to tell someone to calm down or stop being angry, upset, or excited.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often said when someone is overreacting or needs to relax. Can sound abrupt if used with strangers. Common in movies and TV; alternative: 'chill out', 'calm down'.
Spanish: tranquilízate - cálmatePortuguese (BR): relaxa - acalma-sePortuguese (PT): acalme-se - relaxaChinese (Simplified): 冷静点 - 别激动Chinese (Traditional): 冷靜點 - 別激動Hindi: शांत हो जाओ - ठंडे रहोArabic: اهدأ - كن هادئًاBengali: শান্ত হও - ঠান্ডা হওRussian: остынь - успокойсяJapanese: 落ち着いて - 冷静になってVietnamese: bình tĩnh lại - giữ bình tĩnhKorean: 진정해 - 침착해져Turkish: sakin ol - kendine gelUrdu: آرام ہو جاؤ - ٹھنڈے ہو جاؤIndonesian: tenang dulu - santai
Example Sentences
Hey, cool it! There's no need to shout.
basic
Cool it, everything will be okay.
basic
Please cool it before you say something mean.
basic
Whoa, just cool it—you’re overreacting.
natural
If you two don’t cool it, I’m leaving.
natural
Come on, cool it with the questions—you’re making me nervous.
natural