Take it down an octave


when used to address someone who is very angry, this phrase generally means “calm down” or “stop screeching” or “stop yelling.” it notes that a person raises her voice in both tone and volume when she gets upset.
sister: i can’t believe you read my diary!
brother: whoa… take it down an octave. it’s not like i made copies of it for everyone at school. i only made copies for my friends!
chilling out, not making such a big deal out of things
dude, it’s no big deal, just take it down an octave.

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