simmer down
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Definition
Verb: - To become calm, quiet, or less agitated after a period of excitement, anger, or intense activity.
Usage
This phrasal verb is used to describe the process of returning to a calm state. It is often used as an imperative ("Simmer down!") to tell someone to calm down. It implies that emotions were previously heated or elevated.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Imperative for De-escalation: Frequently used as a direct command to urge someone to control their emotions.
- Hey, simmer down! There's no need to shout.
Variants and Related Words
- Simmer (verb): To cook gently at or just below the boiling point. Figuratively, it means to be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement.
- He was simmering with rage after the argument.
Synonyms
- Calm down: To become or make someone quiet and relaxed.
- Cool off: To become less angry or excited.
- Settle down: To become calm, quiet, or orderly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Not applicable as the target is itself a phrasal verb.)
Related Idioms
- Let off steam: To release pent-up energy or emotion, often as a precursor to simmering down.
- He went for a run to let off steam and finally simmer down.
Verb
- become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
- After the fight both men need to cool off.
- It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.