Turn down the heat and let it simmer.

Meaning: This means to move the heat control to a lower position so that the food cooks slowly in the liquid.

Choice of Words: Turn means to move something to a different position. Heat is the energy that makes things hot. Down means to a lower position or level. Simmer means to cook something slowly in a liquid just below boiling point.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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