: Specifically used when someone's anger is "boiling over". Keep your shirt on : An older idiom for staying calm. Pop Culture Connections
The phrase emerged in the during the mid-20th century, a period deeply influenced by rapid developments in aviation and the "Space Age". 1. Cool Your Jets
: To stop someone from getting overly worked up or angry (e.g., "Cool your jets! It's not worth fighting over."). : Specifically used when someone's anger is "boiling over"
: To advise caution when someone is acting impulsively out of enthusiasm (e.g., "Cool your jets, Sarah. Make sure you have the job offer in writing first."). : To stop someone from getting overly worked up or angry (e
: To tell someone to wait when they are rushing a process (e.g., "Cool your jets—the results won't be ready for another hour."). Common Synonyms
: While it started in futuristic science fiction, it gained broader colloquial popularity by the 1970s as a metaphorical way to advise patience or emotional control. When to Use It
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