Some people misuse the proverb 'oil and water don't mix' to argue that Black people and white people should not form relationships, but that claim is racist and unacceptable.

By pouring oil on troubled waters, she hoped to prevent the argument from escalating.

When disagreements threatened the committee, Maria calmly pours oil on troubled waters with a well-timed compromise.

After the heated debate, Maria poured oil on troubled waters by offering a sincere apology, and the team quickly reconciled.

When deadlines loom, the boss operates under the rule that squeaky wheels get oiled, so the loudest complaints are fixed first.

To diffuse the board meeting's tension, she decided to cast oil on troubled waters by proposing a compromise.

To mend the fragile partnership, she tried to pour oil on troubled waters by offering concessions and sincere apologies.