pour oil on troubled waters

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Meanings:

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

Examples:

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

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