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smooth over(verb, calm, soothe, repress)
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speak highly of(idiom, praise, approve, endorse)
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take pains with(verb, idiom, support, develop)
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take the edge off(verb, idiom, calm, quiet)
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take the sting out(verb, idiom, calm, quiet)
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talk into(verb, draw, charm, persuade)
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win over(verb, charm, persuade, soothe)
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act as middle(verb, idiom, soothe, appease)
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bring to terms(verb, idiom, soothe, appease)
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calm down(verb, calm, quiet, help)
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cool off(verb, calm, quiet, help)
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creep to(verb, flatter)
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demean yourself(verb, beg, kowtow, plead)
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devote oneself to(verb, idiom, support, promote)
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get on the right side of(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, soft-soap)
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go fifty-fifty(verb, soothe, appease, pacify)
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going steady(rush, address)
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hand to(flatter, cajole, congratulate)
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humble yourself(verb, beg, kowtow, plead)
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ingratiate yourself(verb, flatter, crawl)
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