smooths someone's feathers

A form of smooth someone's feathers — To soothe (someone) who has had their feathers ruffled; to pacify (someone) who is upset.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of smooth someone's feathers
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