| Phrase/Idiom | pour oil on troubled waters |
|---|---|
| Definition | If a person pours oil on troubled waters, they do or say something to calm a tense situation or make people stop arguing. |
| Example | He’s a good negotiator and can pour oil on troubled waters. |
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