Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ice-it
verb
/aɪs ɪt/
Definition
To minimize or eliminate excitement or tension, often by making a situation more serious or calm.
Examples
- After the heated debate, she decided to ice-it and change the subject to something lighter.
- He knew he had to ice-it during the planning meeting to prevent arguments.
Meaning
The act of cooling emotions or reactions in a situation, akin to putting a cold layer over heated feelings.
Synonyms
- calm down
- cool off
- settle down
