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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

ride out

to survive a difficult situation

a tough call

a difficult decision to make

brush past

to move quickly by someone or something with slight contact

I feel that

Used to express a personal belief or feeling

hold onto

to keep possession of something

carry through

to complete something despite difficulties