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smooth things over

Idiom Conflict

Meaning

to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly

Example Sentences

"She tried to smooth things over after their disagreement."

Related Expressions

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to make someone feel happier

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to unite and support each other when facing opposition

freshen up

to wash or tidy oneself to feel renewed

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a small or trivial lie

wield power

to have and use power or influence effectively

rack your brains

to think very hard about something