smooth (somebody’s) ruffled feathers
US /smuːð ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈrʌf.əld ˈfɛð.ərz/
UK /smuːð ˈsʌm.bə.diz ˈrʌf.əld ˈfɛð.ərz/
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تهدئة غضب شخص, تهدئة أعصاب شخص
to make someone feel less angry or upset
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After the argument, he tried to smooth her ruffled feathers with an apology.
بعد الشجار، حاول تهدئة غضبها باعتذار.
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The manager had to intervene to smooth the ruffled feathers of the disgruntled employees.
كان على المدير التدخل لـتهدئة غضب الموظفين الساخطين.