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| patch things up(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, calm) | |
| polish the apple | |
| pour oil on(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, calm) | |
| reduce something(verb, calm, ease, lessen) | |
| rope in(verb, phrasal verb, influence, trick) | |
| seek friendship(verb, support, develop, promote) | |
| smooth down(verb, phrasal verb, calm, quiet) | |
| spread on(verb, deceive, entice, tempt) | |
| sweet talk(verb, influence, trick, charm) | |
| take pains with(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, support) | |
| take the bite out(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, calm) | |
| take the edge off(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, calm) | |
| take the sting out(verb, idiom, phrasal verb, calm) | |
| working over(verb, spread, deceive, entice) | |
| act as middle(verb, idiom, soothe, appease) | |
| add sweetening(verb, tempt, soft-soap, soft-soaping) | |
| ask in marriage(verb, idiom, pursue, court) | |
| bring to terms(verb, idiom, soothe, appease) | |
| bury the hatchet(verb, idiom, soothe, appease) | |
| calm down(verb, phrasal verb, calm, quiet) |
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