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Meanings of
smooth over
in English
Treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly.
gloss over
skate over
slur over
skimp over
Usage of
smooth over
in English
1
Michael was the first to speak and
smooth
over
the awkward moment.
2
In the morning, try to
smooth
over
those sharp features of yours.
3
Pile lightly in a dish, or
smooth
over
,
and serve at once.
4
The Obama administration and Karzai have tried to
smooth
over
their rift.
5
I hope they didn't
smooth
over
those bullet holes too good.
6
It all wore
smooth
over
time, in part because of who you are.
7
Add the batter into the tin and
smooth
over
the top.
8
He and Trump will have to
smooth
over
some policy differences.
9
Grief is not something you can seal up inside you and
smooth
over
.
10
Natalie made a desperate effort to
smooth
over
an awkward situation.
11
The track's reg'lar worn
smooth
over
the stones leading to it.
12
He waits, patiently, fingertips sliding warm and
smooth
over
my skin.
13
Had to give her half to
smooth
over
her ruffled feathers.
14
Marjorie knew the cause, and yet it seemed pointless to
smooth
over
it.
15
He had tried to
smooth
over
difficulties between him and Jack.
16
She runs a hand quickly to
smooth
over
her disheveled face.
Other examples for "smooth over"
Grammar, pronunciation and more
This collocation consists of:
smooth
over
smooth
Verb
Preposition
Smooth over
through the time
Smooth over
across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common