General
cool runnings
What does cool runnings mean?
A farewell wishing a safe, smooth trip; also 'no worries, everything's good'. Title of the 1993 Jamaican bobsled film.
"Safe travels, cool runnings!"
Origin
Jamaican Patois idiom for a smooth, trouble-free journey.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'cool runnings' mean?
It's a farewell wishing someone a safe, smooth journey, and can also mean 'no worries, everything's good.'
Is 'cool runnings' from the movie?
The phrase is a genuine Jamaican idiom; the 1993 bobsled film 'Cool Runnings' took its title from it, not the other way round.
How do you use 'cool runnings'?
Say it as you part ways to wish a trouble-free trip: 'Safe travels, cool runnings!'
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