cools off
Loses the heat
Cools off means to become less hot, either literally or figuratively.
A hot dish cools off when removed from the oven.
More often, the phrase describes calming down after anger or excitement: Give him a few minutes to cool off before you talk to him.
A relationship that cools off loses its initial intensity or passion.
- calm downBecome less agitated
- relaxBecome less tense
- take it easyAdvice to relax
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- chill outBecome calm and relaxed
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