cool one's jets

verb

Definitions

  1. To become less excited, intense, or active

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

    • Star Wars fans who positively can't cool their jets until the 19 May opening of Star Wars prequel The Phantom Menace need wait no longer than until early May.
    • Belle's boyfriend Jesse (Henry Simmons) is left to cool his jets while his woman bangs around the New York area.

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