calm down
to begin to feel more relaxed and less emotional, or to make someone do this
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To be, or to become calm and stop worrying
wind down
to relax after a period of excitement or worry
cool down
to become, or to cause someone to become, less angry or excited
loosen up
to relax, or to become less serious
compose yourself
to make yourself calm after being very angry, upset, or nervous
be/feel/look at home
to be/feel/look relaxed and comfortable in a particular place or situation
get yourself together
to become calm and in control of your emotions
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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