Lingo
[take|need] a cold shower
used to advise someone to calm down and regain control after experiencing sexual excitement
The origin of the idiom "take a cold shower" is not specifically known, it is believed to have emerged as a colloquial expression in the early to mid-20th century, reflecting the notion of using a physically cold shower to reduce or suppress heightened sexual arousal. The phrase gained popularity as a humorous and lighthearted way to suggest that someone should find a way to control or redirect their sexual desires.
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