Grammar fix
chill out
relax after stress
To relax after being busy, worried or under pressure.
phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I just want to chill out at home and listen to music tonight.
On Sundays, I usually chill out with my flatmates, cook something simple and watch a film.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I need to chill down after work.
Say: I need to chill out after work.
'Chill out' means relax; 'chill down' is not the usual phrase for this meaning.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Relax after a busy day
How formal?Very casualNeutral
chill outYou're here · Very casual relaxation after a busy or stressful time.
wind downGradually relax after being busy, especially before bed.unwindLet go of tension after work or stress.