How to Pronounce "cooler heads prevail"
expression
KOO-ler HEDZ pri-VAYL
KOO-luh HEDZ priv-AYL
Definition
This phrase means that in a difficult or tense situation, the calm and reasonable people will eventually make the best decisions or have the most influence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkuɫɝ/ /ˈhɛdz/ /pɹiˈveɪɫ/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫ
British English
kˈuːlɐ/ /hˈɛdz/ /pɹɪvˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOO-ler HEDZ pri-VAYL
UK
KOO-luh HEDZ priv-AYL
Listen in Context
When tempers rise, it's best if cooler heads prevail.
In difficult discussions, let cooler heads prevail.
We hope that cooler heads prevail during the meeting.
Everyone was shouting, but thankfully, cooler heads prevailed and things calmed down.