He's on a three-day visit to smooth over a crisis.
They failed to agree on the main issue, and he certainly wasn't going to ignore it or try to smooth it over.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
smooth over — (something) to make problems seem less serious. He s on a three day visit to smooth over a crisis. They failed to agree on the main issue, and he certainly wasn t going to ignore it or try to smooth it over … New idioms dictionary
smooth over — verb treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑gloss over, ↑skate over, ↑slur over, ↑skimp over • Hypernyms: ↑treat, ↑handle, ↑do by … Useful english dictionary
smooth over — {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument with Mary by making her laugh./ Syn.: GLOSS OVER. Compare: PATCH UP … Dictionary of American idioms
smooth over — {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument with Mary by making her laugh./ Syn.: GLOSS OVER. Compare: PATCH UP … Dictionary of American idioms
smooth\ over — v To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. Bill tried to smooth over his argument with Mary by making her laugh. Syn.: gloss over Compare: patch up … Словарь американских идиом
smooth over — I (Roget s IV) v. Syn. conceal, cover up, hush up; see hide 1 . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) I verb To bring (something) into a state of agreement or accord: reconcile, rectify, resolve, settle, straighten out. See AGREE. II verb See SMOOTH … English dictionary for students
smooth — [smo͞oth] adj. [ME smothe < OE smoth, for earlier smethe < Gmc * smanthi < IE * som , together < base * sem , together, SAME] 1. a) having an even or level surface; having no roughness or projections that can be seen or felt b) having … English World dictionary
smooth — smooth1 W3 [smu:ð] adj comparative smoother superlative smoothest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(surface)¦ 2¦(happening without problems)¦ 3¦(movement)¦ 4¦(person)¦ 5¦(liquid mixture)¦ 6¦(sound)¦ 7¦(taste)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [ … Dictionary of contemporary English
smooth — 1 adjective 1 FLAT a smooth surface is completely flat and even: The stone steps had been worn smooth by centuries of visitors. opposite rough 1 (1) 2 SOFT skin or fur that is smooth is soft and pleasant to touch, and your hand moves easily over… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
smooth — smooth1 [ smuð ] adjective ** ▸ 1 even ▸ 2 well controlled ▸ 3 drink: not bitter ▸ 4 without problems ▸ 5 relaxed/confident 1. ) completely even with no rough areas or lumps: A baby s skin is as smooth as silk. ─ opposite ROUGH 2. ) a smooth ride … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
