Used when feigning composure amid awkward or tense situations.
Literal Meaning
Cold described three times; a repetition of the word 'cool'
Actual Meaning
Nervous or uncomfortable acceptance - not actually cool
Examples in Context
'Deadline moved to tomorrow.' 'Cool cool cool.' (Translation: I'm panicking)
Helpful Tips
1Hidden stress
2Not actually cool
3Fake calm
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
awkward acceptance
nervous agreement
uneasy acceptance
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