expression, godan verb (-su)
cool down one's anger; calm down
Idiomatic expression meaning to let one's heated emotions subside and regain composure. Often used when advising someone to step back from a heated situation.
そんなに怒らないで、少し頭を冷やしたほうがいいよ。
Don't get so angry; you should cool down a bit.
彼は頭を冷
He went for a walk to calm down.