mellow out

phrasal verb

mellowed out; mellowing out; mellows out
US, informal
: to become relaxed and calm
She mellowed out as she grew older.
: to calm down
You're getting all upset over nothing. You need to mellow out.

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Then science kicks in, with molecules in the steak’s fat making the tannins more pliable, producing softer, smoother sensations, while the wine’s tannins mellow out the fat and coax more flavor out of the meat. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2025 While several products use sweeteners to mellow out the grassy taste, our favorites were the ones that didn’t shy away from earthy flavors or hide behind artificial flavoring. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2025

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“Mellow out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mellow%20out. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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