What’s your favourite British way of telling someone to calm down? 19 suggestions you can try out today
11.
Give your head a wobble…
— Shop Steward (@UpTheWorkers) March 25, 2026
12.
"Now, now…"
— Comedy Montréal ☮ (@ComedyMontreal) March 25, 2026
13.
Calm down, <insert name of someone they vaguely look like>
— Derek Pakora (@DeathlyAcorn) March 25, 2026
14.
“Right. I think we could all do with a drink.”
— Arkers (@Thelandofark) March 25, 2026
15.
… and breathe.
— (@WilliamJBarrett) March 25, 2026
16.
Calm the fuck down is the obvious one, btw.
— Jack Barton (@JackkBarton) March 25, 2026
17.
“Not right now”
— Andrew Storey (@Andrew_Storey) March 25, 2026
18.
It’ll all come out in the wash.
— Jeffrey & Tilly Tots (@BurtF1) March 25, 2026
19.
Keep ya wig on!
— Bentley (@bentley_seven) March 25, 2026
Let’s face it – this is the only way that works.
I'll put the kettle on.
— Nasrin Nasr PhD, SFHEA (@NasrinNasr1) March 25, 2026
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