Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Smooth Over.
Smooth Over - as a verb
Treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"She tried to smooth over the argument by apologizing to her friend."
"The manager attempted to smooth over the situation by offering a discount to the upset customer."
"He tried to smooth over his mistake by promising to fix it as soon as possible."
"The spokesperson was sent to smooth over the negative press coverage."
"They managed to smooth over their differences and find a compromise."