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idiomoffer/extend an olive branch(also hold out an olive branch)to show that you want to be more friendly with someone during an argument or fight, by doing something that will please them ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:Senate Democrats are offering an olive branch to Republicans, in the hope of resuming serious negotiations on the issue.The Bishop held out an olive branch to his opponents, saying that their concerns would be considered.Duncombe's olive branch was firmly rejected in the Minister's television interview.Note In ancient times the olive branch was used to represent peace.
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