A1 Idiom 중립

calm down

Relax, become less angry.

To become less excited, agitated, or angry.

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문화적 배경

In the US, 'calm down' is a common phrase but can be seen as dismissive in therapy or conflict resolution. In Japan, direct commands like 'calm down' are often avoided in favor of indirect suggestions. In the UK, 'calm down' is sometimes used with a specific accent in Liverpool to mean 'be quiet'.

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Be careful!

Telling someone to 'calm down' can make them angrier. Use 'I understand you're upset' instead.

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Use it for yourself

It is much safer to say 'I need to calm down' than to tell someone else to.

To become less excited, agitated, or angry.

⚠️

Be careful!

Telling someone to 'calm down' can make them angrier. Use 'I understand you're upset' instead.

🎯

Use it for yourself

It is much safer to say 'I need to calm down' than to tell someone else to.

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence.

She needs to _____ _____ before she can talk.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: calm down

The phrasal verb is 'calm down'.

Which is correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: He is calming down.

Present continuous is needed for ongoing action.

Match the synonym.

Match 'calm down' with its synonym.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Relax

Relax is the closest synonym.

Complete the dialogue.

A: I'm so mad! B: Please ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: calm down

The context is de-escalation.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

She needs to _____ _____ before she can talk.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: calm down

The phrasal verb is 'calm down'.

Which is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: He is calming down.

Present continuous is needed for ongoing action.

Match the synonym. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Relax

Relax is the closest synonym.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: I'm so mad! B: Please ____ ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: calm down

The context is de-escalation.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

3 질문

Yes, you can tell a dog to 'calm down'.

No, it is neutral/informal.

No, it is 'calm myself down'.

관련 표현

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Cool off

synonym

To lose anger.

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Take a breather

similar

To take a short break.

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Keep your cool

similar

To stay calm.

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