huò​xī​ní

to smooth things over

Senses

和稀泥 huò​xī​ní (also hé​xī​ní) to smooth things over

To try to settle a dispute without regard for principle or who is right; to gloss over issues to keep the peace.

和稀泥 huò​xī​ní mix mud

To mix water into soil or mud to make it thin or soft.

References

see 和稀泥/和稀泥 抹稀泥/抹稀泥
same_as 抹稀泥/抹稀泥 和稀泥/和稀泥