Meaning of the word "pour oil on troubled waters" in English
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pour oil on troubled waters
US /pɔr ɔɪl ɑn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɑ.tərz/
UK /pɔr ɔɪl ɑn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɑ.tərz/
Idiom
1.
to try to make people feel calmer and more friendly toward each other when there is a disagreement
Example:
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She always tries to pour oil on troubled waters during family arguments.
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The manager stepped in to pour oil on troubled waters after the heated debate.
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