Phrase guide

make nice

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To be friendly or conciliatory towards another, often in the context of maintaining good relations or resolving a conflict with the other person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 客客氣氣 /客客气气 (kèkèqìqì) — be friendly towards another
  • Finnish: olla ystävällinen — be friendly towards another
  • Finnish: olla mieliksi — be friendly towards another
  • Finnish: sovitella — be friendly towards another