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Vivek Mukherjee

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· 1 Months ago

the correct idiom is pour oil 'on' troubled water(s)

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Question:

DIRECTIONS: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

To pour oil on troubled water.

Options:
A) To calm a quarrel 
B) To add fuel to fire 
C) To raise a controversial point
D) To escape from a sticky situation 
Solution:
Ex: "To pour oil on troubled waters" is an idiom that means to calm a quarrel or a tense or difficult situation, usually by trying to smooth over disagreements or conflicts.

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· 1 Months ago

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