hold out an olive branch
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hold out/offer an olive branch

to do or say something in order to show that you want to end a disagreement with someone

Usage notes: An olive branch is traditionally a symbol of peace.

(often + to ) He held out an olive branch to the opposition by releasing 42 political prisoners.

See also: branch, hold, olive, out

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hold out an olive branch (redirected from hold offer an olive branch)

hold out an olive branch
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