console (someone or oneself) with (something)

console (someone or oneself) with (something)

To comfort or soothe someone with a particular thing or method. After my daughter lost her beloved teddy bear, I tried to console her with other toys, but nothing has helped thus far. It's not the healthiest idea to console yourself with sweets.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

console someone with something

to use something to comfort someone. We consoled her with a sympathy card and flowers. He sat down and consoled himself with a beer or two.
See also: console
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • console with
  • console
  • console (one) on (something)
  • console on
  • curl up with
  • curl up with (someone or something)
  • come out of the box
  • make a killing
  • pour oil on troubled waters, to
  • each and every one