make nice vs take the edge off

make nice

verb
  • To be friendly or conciliatory towards another, often in the context of maintaining good relations or resolving a conflict with the other person. 

take the edge off

verb
  • To diminish the effects of (something unpleasant or severe); to dull. 

  • To relax or unwind (by consuming alcohol or other psychoactive substances). 

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