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hold out the olive branch |
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hold out the olive branch Fig. to offer to end a dispute and be friendly; to offer reconciliation. (The olive branch is a symbol of peace and reconciliation. A biblical reference.) Jill was the first to hold out the olive branch after our argument. I always try to hold out the olive branch to someone I have offended. Life is too short for a person to bear grudges for very long. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When relationships go bad, be the first to hold out the olive branch. With the election over, will the two sides hold out the olive branch or move their longstanding rivalry onto a new battlefield? |
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