pour oil on troubled waters
US /pɔr ɔɪl ɑn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɑ.tərz/
UK /pɔr ɔɪl ɑn ˈtrʌb.əld ˈwɑ.tərz/
1.
menenangkan suasana, meredakan ketegangan
to try to make people feel calmer and more friendly toward each other when there is a disagreement
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She always tries to pour oil on troubled waters during family arguments.
Dia selalu mencoba menenangkan suasana selama pertengkaran keluarga.
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The manager stepped in to pour oil on troubled waters after the heated debate.
Manajer turun tangan untuk menenangkan suasana setelah debat sengit.