hose down vs pour oil on troubled waters

hose down

verb
  • To calm down a person, or a situation. 

  • To spray thoroughly with a hose. 

  • To put out or reduce a fire by squirting water on the fire with a hose. 

pour oil on troubled waters

verb
  • To calm, appease or quieten a person or situation. 

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