beat the heat
idiom
: to remain cool in hot weather
His favorite way of beating the heat is to have a couple of cold beers.
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Help your car beat the heat by maintaining proper fluid levels
Your car's cooling system will work extra hard to make sure your vehicle doesn't overheat.
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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
While these Amazon maxi dresses do have a bit of length, they are still breezy enough to beat the heat.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
From the legendary Blues on the Green to weekly music with skyline views, get ready to beat the heat with some of the best bands in town.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There are cooling centers across the state open for Marylanders to beat the heat as well.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
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Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
While these Amazon maxi dresses do have a bit of length, they are still breezy enough to beat the heat.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
From the legendary Blues on the Green to weekly music with skyline views, get ready to beat the heat with some of the best bands in town.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There are cooling centers across the state open for Marylanders to beat the heat as well.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
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“Beat the heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beat%20the%20heat. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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