pour oil on troubled waters: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    USUKWorldwideneutralformalfigurative
    • To calm a dispute or reduce hostility; to try to restore peace or harmony in a tense situation.

    Examples

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    • During the meeting, Jane tried to pour oil on troubled waters by suggesting a compromise.

      Во время встречи Джейн попыталась уладить конфликт, предложив компромисс.

    • He always knows how to pour oil on troubled waters whenever his friends start arguing.

      Он всегда умеет успокоить ситуацию, когда его друзья начинают ссориться.

    • The mediator poured oil on troubled waters by encouraging open communication between the parties.

      Медиатор сгладил конфликт, поощряя открытое общение между сторонами.

Examples:

  • EN: Wouldn't they ask you to pour oil on troubled waters?
    ES: ¿No te pidieron que trataras de calmar las cosas?
  • EN: "In order to pour oil on troubled waters, Kujo brought in another comedian."
    ID: "Untuk menengahi suasana, Kujo membawa komedian lain."

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