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Directions: Choose the alternative that explains the given idiomatic expression.

To pour oil in troubled water

  1. To foment trouble

  2. To add to the trouble

  3. To instigate

  4. To calm a quarrel or arguement

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 To do or say something in order to make people stop arguing and become calmer.

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