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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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How we should to say: keep calm or keep cool ?

How we should to say: keep calm or keep cool ?

I saw both versions and I don't know if they are correct.

If they're ok, write me when We should use them, please.
  

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The formal meaning of "cool" is "not hot," as I'm sure you know. "Cool down" and "calm down" are fine in casual speech, but "keep calm" and "calm down" would be preferred in formal speech.

— Avangi

  • The formal meaning of "cool" is "not hot," as I'm sure you know.
  • "Cool down" and "calm down" are fine in casual speech, but "keep calm" and "calm down" would be preferred in formal speech.
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The formal meaning of "cool" is "not hot," as I'm sure you know. "Cool down" and "calm down" are fine in casual speech, but "keep calm" and "calm down" would be preferred in formal speech.
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