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smooth over

verb
  1. To make (a rough surface) smooth (transitive)
  2. To pacify (e.g. rumours) (transitive)
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“Thanks, Danglars—that will smooth over all difficulties.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 38 · C1

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