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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

put one's foot down

to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something

play one's cards close to one's chest

to keep one's plans or ideas secret

run down

to feel tired or exhausted due to overwork or illness

keep something to yourself

not tell anyone about something

wrap up

to finish something completely

fill in for

to do someone’s job temporarily