| Phrase/Idiom | dial down |
|---|---|
| Definition | This idiom has two meanings. It may mean to adjust a device so as to reduce sound or temperature or it may mean to reduce one’s emotional reaction to something. |
| Example | 1. Can you dial down the thermostat? 2. I know your favourite didn’t win the contest, but it’s time to dial down. |
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