3cool noun
Meaning:
keep your cool also chiefly US maintain your cool
informal : to remain calm
▪ He kept/maintained his cool [=he didn't get angry or upset] even though it was clear that he was being unfairly treated.
▪ He kept/maintained his cool [=he didn't get angry or upset] even though it was clear that he was being unfairly treated.
lose your cool also US blow your cool
informal : to suddenly become very angry
▪ She rarely loses her cool. [=she controls her feelings well] ▪ He lost his cool and yelled at me. ▪ After listening patiently, he finally blew his cool.
▪ She rarely loses her cool. [=she controls her feelings well] ▪ He lost his cool and yelled at me. ▪ After listening patiently, he finally blew his cool.
the cool
: a cool time or place — usually + of ▪ It was good to be outdoors in the cool of the evening/night. ▪ We relaxed in the cool of an air-conditioned room.
