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Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the phrase amongst the given phrases which brings out the meaning of the idiom most appropriately.

To pour oil on troubled waters

  1. To foment trouble

  2. To add to the trouble

  3. To instigate

  4. To calm a quarrel with soothing words

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

To pour oil on troubled water means to calm a quarrel with soothing words.

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