simmer down

as in to calm (down)

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Recent Examples of simmer down That means the Fed won’t be able to get overall inflation down to normal levels until housing simmers down, too. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024 The drink incorporates croissants – which are simmered down into a syrup – along with Brugal rum, Cointreau and lime juice. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024 When Thompson had similar troubles forcing shots early last season, Draymond Green had a conversation with him to simmer down and look outside of himself, inspiring Thompson to finish the year strong. Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2024 Although the havoc that ensued from the COVID-19 pandemic has simmered down, thousands of people continue to die from this respiratory illness. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 12 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for simmer down 

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“Simmer down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer%20down. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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