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