simmer down

simmer down

1. To become gradually less intense, agitated, or frenetic. Until the violence in the region simmers down, we are advising all citizens to avoid traveling there. We've been crazy busy the last few months, but things are finally starting to simmer down a little.
2. To calm down after being overly angry, excited, or stimulated. The kids need to start simmering down before bedtime. Just simmer down, Frank, you're too angry to make a rational decision about this.
See also: down, simmer
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

simmer down

 
1. Lit. to decrease in intensity. (As boiling dies down when the heat is lowered or removed.) The hectic activity of the day finally simmered down. When things simmer down in the fall, this is a much nicer place.
2. Fig. [for someone] to become calm or less agitated. I wish you would simmer down. Please simmer down, you guys!
See also: down, simmer
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

simmer down

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]
See also: down, simmer
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

simmer down

v.
1. To become calm after excitement or anger: We left him to simmer down after the argument.
2. To reduce a liquid by heating it to a simmer and allowing the water to evaporate: We simmered down the chili until it was thick enough to hold a spoon upright. Return the sauce to the pan and simmer it down to a medium thickness.
See also: down, simmer
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

simmer (down)

1. in. to reduce one’s anger. Simmer down, you guys.
2. in. to get quiet. I waited till things began to simmer down, and then I started.
See also: down, simmer
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • simmer
  • cool (one's) jets
  • cool your jets!
  • frost (someone)
  • frosted
  • go non-linear
  • get into a tizzle
  • get in a tizzle
  • have a cadenza
  • get into a stew
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Last year around 13,000 flocked to Handsworth Park for the event but the stellar line-up this time, the fifth Simmer Down, is expected to attract many more.
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Summary: The intense debate between Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and Speaker Nabih Berri over allocations for the Council of the South may simmer down amid news that a compromise is being worked out before the next Cabinet meeting on Thursday.
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"It is in the interests of Opec for the market to simmer down and for the economy to recover, and demand will recover and probably oil prices with it.
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SIMMER DOWN is another recipe-enhanced mystery novel by authors who have used the successful formula blending mystery with culinary insights in prior, successful books.
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Even a cursory glance into the data will tell you metabolic and nutrition disorders are rampant in western society, and not likely to simmer down for some time.
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Greenspan has expressed the hope and the expectation that "the housing boom will inevitably simmer down," saying that the process will most likely involve a decline in turnover, a slowdown in price appreciation, and perhaps even a broad-based decline in prices.
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The dog in question, Simmer Down Pat, had been entered by someone claiming to be a `Murray Walker', and it was only when Swindon contacted the Essex-based handler to confirm kenneling times that the deception was uncovered.
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OK, so simmer down out there, you irascible bunch of furniture heads, this is America, and last I checked, expressing my opinion was the core part of my freedom-and-rights combo package.
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"Now that there's no legal basis, I think all these conflicts will simmer down," she said.
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"You don't pay salaries." When strife convulses a country, these organizations typically try to avoid the fracas and so retreat until the residents simmer down.
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The band also pays tribute to reggae greats Bob Marley ("Simmer Down" and "Hypocrite") and Peter Tosh ("Maga Dog").
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There's been a lot of drama facing the Brown family as they make plans to leave their lives in Las Vegas behind, but tensions will simmer down on "Sister Wives" as the family gathers together to celebrate Aspyn's wedding to Mitch Thompson.
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Panic in the money market also appeared to simmer down as the rupee stabilised in intermarket, following the heaviest single day decline of 7.5pc a day earlier.
Stocks add 287 points in volatile trade
Simmer Down is a popular annual event that attracts international artists and this year Inner Circle headlined and put on a great set.
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