take the edge off

US /teɪk ðɪ ɛdʒ ɔf/
UK /teɪk ðɪ ɛdʒ ɔf/
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atténuer, adoucir, calmer

to make something less intense, severe, or unpleasant

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A warm bath can help take the edge off a stressful day.
Un bain chaud peut aider à atténuer le stress d'une journée difficile.
He had a drink to take the edge off his nerves before the presentation.
Il a pris un verre pour calmer ses nerfs avant la présentation.