[Phrasal Verb] CALM DOWN - Learn to Quickly Ease Tension and Relax

To relax after being angry or excited.

Calm down" is especially useful in tense or excitable situations. If someone is upset or agitated, you might hear a friend or a mediator say, "Let’s all calm down," to help diffuse the emotional intensity and bring peace to the environment.

Example Sentences

1. Just calm down and tell me what happened.

   Relax and explain the situation clearly.

2. She needs to calm down before the interview.

   She should relax and reduce her anxiety before her job interview.

3. Let's try to calm downthe situation before it escalates.

   Efforts need to be made to de-escalate the tension before it worsens.