hose down
Verb

hose down

  1. (transitive) To spray thoroughly with a hose.
  2. (transitive) To put out or reduce a fire by squirting water on the fire with a hose.
  3. (transitive, idiomatic) To calm down a person, or a situation.
Translations
  • French: éteindre un feu
Translations
  • French: calmer quelqu'un



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