B2
Idiom
Neutral
Meaning
To try to calm a difficult or tense situation.
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Cultural Background
Very common in daily life to avoid unnecessary stress.
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Use it to be diplomatic
It's a great way to sound like a native speaker who values harmony.
Meaning
To try to calm a difficult or tense situation.
💡
Use it to be diplomatic
It's a great way to sound like a native speaker who values harmony.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Para evitar a briga, ele decidiu ______ panos quentes.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: colocar
The verb 'colocar' is a common synonym for 'pôr' in this idiom.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the phrase.
Fill Blank
B1
Para evitar a briga, ele decidiu ______ panos quentes.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: colocar
The verb 'colocar' is a common synonym for 'pôr' in this idiom.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt is neutral and works in most settings.
Related Phrases
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Acalmar os ânimos
synonymTo calm the spirits
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