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to smooth over
[phrase form: smooth]
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to make a situation or relationship less tense by calming emotions, resolving conflicts, etc.
Example
The manager attempted to smooth over the mistake by offering a quick apology.
She hoped to smooth over the misunderstanding by addressing it directly with a sincere conversation.
He attempted to smooth over the dispute between his colleagues by facilitating a constructive dialogue.
Voorbeeld
The manager attempted to smooth over the mistake by offering a quick apology.
She hoped to smooth over the misunderstanding by addressing it directly with a sincere conversation.
He attempted to smooth over the dispute between his colleagues by facilitating a constructive dialogue.
They decided to smooth over the conflict by quickly changing the topic.
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