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20 expression(s)

business B1

agree to disagree

Learn how to use 'agree to disagree' in professional settings to politely resolve differences without conflict.
business B1

avoid conflict

Learn how to use 'avoid conflict' in professional settings to describe preventing disagreements and maintaining a peaceful, productive working environment.
relationships B2

call a truce

Learn how to use "call a truce" to describe an agreement to stop fighting or arguing, whether in personal relationships or professional settings.
daily-life B2

demand an apology

Learn how to use the phrase 'demand an apology' to express a strong request for someone to say sorry. Examples and practice included.
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relationships C1

extend an olive branch

Learn the formal expression 'extend an olive branch' and how to use it when resolving conflicts and making peace.
relationships B1

forgive someone

Discover how to use 'forgive someone' to describe letting go of anger or resentment toward a friend or family member who has made a mistake in English.
relationships B1

have a disagreement

Learn how to use the phrase 'have a disagreement' to politely describe a difference of opinion or minor conflict in English.
relationships B2

mend a relationship

Learn the meaning of 'mend a relationship' and discover how to use this natural phrase to describe repairing, healing, and restoring broken bonds.
relationships C1

provoke irritation

Learn how to use the formal phrase 'provoke irritation' to describe causing annoyance or frustration in relationships.
relationships B2

reconcile differences

Discover the meaning of 'reconcile differences' and learn how to use this phrase to describe resolving conflicts and restoring relationships.
business C1

reconcile the differences

Understand how to use the C1 business phrase 'reconcile the differences' to describe resolving conflicts or discrepancies in professional settings.
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relationships C1

resolve underlying disputes

Learn the formal expression 'resolve underlying disputes,' used to describe settling deep-seated, hidden conflicts in relationships.
relationships B2

iron out differences

Learn how to use the expression 'iron out differences' to describe resolving conflicts, settling disagreements, and reaching agreements in relationships.
relationships C1

let sleeping dogs lie

Learn the meaning and usage of the C1 idiom 'let sleeping dogs lie' to describe avoiding old conflicts.
relationships B2

meet halfway

Discover the meaning of 'meet halfway' and learn how to use this idiom to describe compromise in relationships.
relationships C1

mend fences

Discover how to use the idiom "mend fences" to describe repairing damaged relationships, resolving disagreements, and restoring peace with others.
relationships C1

pour oil on troubled waters

Discover how to use the formal idiom 'pour oil on troubled waters' to describe calming a tense conflict.
business B1

reach a compromise

Learn how to use 'reach a compromise' in business negotiations. Includes examples, common errors, and practice exercises.
business B1

solve a conflict

Learn how to use the phrase 'solve a conflict' in professional settings to describe resolving workplace disagreements and finding peaceful solutions.
relationships B2

water under the bridge

Discover how to use the common idiom 'water under the bridge' to describe past problems, arguments, or conflicts that have been forgiven and no longer matter.