Definitions from Wiktionary (pour oil on troubled waters)
▸ verb: (idiomatic) To calm, appease or quieten a person or situation.
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▸ verb: (idiomatic) To calm, appease or quieten a person or situation.
Similar:
cast oil on troubled waters,
pacify,
appease,
smooth someone's feathers,
smooth over,
hose down,
allay,
placify,
placate,
soothe,
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