die down

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to become gradually less strong, loud, noticeable, etc.

   It's not finished yet. We'll stay here for a couple of days, until things die down.

   I'm hoping it's gonna die down after sundown.

In the movies · 8

• Once it's dark, the gunfire dies down.The Dawn Wall2017
• I'm hoping it's gonna die down after sundown.Everest2015
• How long a while? Until this dies down.Double Indemnity1944
• Why should so many Irish die down south...Gangs of New York2002
• If you die down there, you're welcome to share my toilet.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002
• It's not finished yet. We'll stay here for a couple of days, until things die down.The Pianist2002
• Actually, after the heat dies down, that's really good.Elemental2023
• You're dying. Lay down. Come on.Win Win2011

Learn it in full scenes

• The Dawn Wall2017
  • Tommy's Father Toughens Him Up
  • Tommy Caldwell Wins Snowbird
  • Climbers Taken Hostage in Kyrgyzstan
• Double Indemnity1944
  • Walter Meets Phyllis
  • Neff Flirts With Phyllis
  • Keyes Busts Garlopis's Fake Claim
• Win Win2011
  • Mike's Family Breakfast
  • Mike Stalls on a Broken Boiler
  • Mike Wants to Be Leo's Guardian

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