to make a problem seem less serious
問題を深刻でないように見せかける (mondai o shinkoku denai yō ni misekakeru)
"We need to smooth over the miscommunication with a quick call."
"迅速な電話で誤解を解消する必要があります。" (jinsoku-na denwa de gokai o **kaishō** suru hitsuyō ga arimasu)
To not take something too seriously or literally
to do the same work or live the same way as someone else, us...
to act in an honest and open manner
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead...
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
to be deeply involved in hard work or challenging situations
