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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menenangkan kemarahan seseorang, meredakan perasaan seseorang
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.
Selepas pertengkaran itu, dia cuba menenangkan kemarahannya dengan permohonan maaf.
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The manager had to intervene to smooth the ruffled feathers of the disgruntled employees.
Pengurus terpaksa campur tangan untuk menenangkan kemarahan pekerja yang tidak berpuas hati.