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Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that correctly defines the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Pour oil on the troubled waters

  1. To show contempt

  2. To secretly cause a fight

  3. To calm down anger

  4. To get rid of

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

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

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