l'esprit de l'escalier - When you're trying to be cool, but your brain is too lazy an

When you're trying to be cool, but your brain is too lazy and forgets the perfect thing to say.

I told my ex I was going to leave, and he said, 'Fine,' and I thought of 'Fine, I’m leaving now.'

I told my friend I wanted to be a chef, and he said, 'Cool,' and I thought of 'At least I don’t have to deal with your drama.'

I told my crush I liked him, and he said, 'Cool,' and I thought of 'I’m not cool, I’m just awkward.'