English idiom: Cool as a Cucumber

English isn't always hard work. Sometimes it can be fun! One fun part of learning a language is learning idioms. An idiom is a phrase that might sound silly, but has some meaning other than what it says.

One common English idiom is "as cool as a cucumber". It means "calm and relaxed".

Here, the word "cool" means "calm", not "cold".

Example:

A: Are you nervous about your IELTS test?

B: No! I have studied hard. I am as cool as a cucumber.

cool as a cucumber!