simmer down

verb

1. informal.
   intr to grow calmer or quieter, as after intense rage or excitement
2. tr to reduce the volume of (a liquid) by boiling slowly

Idioms and Phrases

Become calm after anger or excitement, as in Simmer down, Mary; I'm sure he'll make it up to you , or I haven't time to look at your report now, but I will when things have simmered down a bit . This idiom derives from simmer in the sense of “cook at low heat, below the boiling point.” [Second half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

Tensions seem to have simmered down in recent days, though the public will have to wait to see what effects the beef may have on the stars' reputations.

From BBC

Cohen said he believes the protests will likely simmer down over the summer, as students return home.

From Seattle Times

I make our rhubarb days last a little longer by saving some to simmer down with sugar and water for the prettiest simple syrup you have ever seen.

From Salon

Walker was visibly upset and had to be held back from charging Ankalaev before UFC CEO Dana White finally entered the ring and was able to simmer down the situation.

From Seattle Times

Instead periods of violence appear to have flared up before later simmering down numerous times in different regions depending on myriad factors, according to the study, which was published in Nature Human Behaviour.

From Scientific American

Related Words

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• earnestly
• passionately
• sincerely
• vigorously