Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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Smooth ruffled feathers
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- Comb untidy hair
- Make people feel less offended
- Tousle someone’s hair
- Stroke a pet animal
Correct Option: B
Smooth ruffled feathers = to make somebody feel less angry or offended. Look at the sentence :
● spent the afternoon smoothing ruffled feathers and trying to convince people to give the talks another chance.
