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ice cool

idiom

calm and composed in a difficult situation.


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  1. 01

    break the ice

    To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality.

  2. 02

    cool cat

    A person who performs or appreciates jazz, especially one whose style of speech and movement is relaxed and rhythmic.

  3. 03

    cool head

    A calm, focused demeanor and mindset; a person having such characteristics.

  4. 04

    cool one's heels

    To wait, especially impatiently or restlessly.

  5. 05

    cool one's jets

    To become less excited, intense, or active; to exercise self-restraint.

  6. 06

    ice maiden

    An ice queen; a beautiful but heartless woman.

  7. 07

    ice queen

    A beautiful but heartless woman.

  8. 08

    keep a cool head

    To keep one's cool; to stay calm.

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