idiom
simmer down
SIM-er DOWN
ˈsɪmər daʊnListen
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Syllable breakdown
simmerdown
Dictionary meaning
To become calmer after being agitated or angry.
Examples
- She told everyone to simmer down before the meeting continued.
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