Cool your jets.
[Idiom] COOL YOUR JETS. - Slowing Down When Things Heat Up
calm down
Telling someone to 'Cool your jets' uses a lively metaphor drawn from jet propulsion, where these powerful engines need to be cooled after intense use. In conversational use, it's a playful way to advise someone to calm down or to lessen their intensity. The idiom is often employed during heated arguments or when someone is overly excited about a situation. It serves as a gentle reminder that sometimes, taking a step back and reducing intensity can be beneficial.
Example Sentences
Before you do something drastic, cool your jets.
Before making any drastic decisions, calm down.
Sara told her brother to cool his jets before making any accusations.
Sara told her brother to calm down before making any accusations.
The coach advised the team to cool their jets during the timeout to regroup and focus.
The coach advised the team to calm down during the timeout to regroup and focus.
