Sleeping on a problem solves it as easily as pouring oil on troubled waters.

Her kindness appeased his anger.

They sank ten enemy ships.

He took a deep breath and tried to put his uneasiness to rest.

He's mowed down a parade of challengers before.

His good nature seems to fulfill the role of reducing the family's trouble.

A man who angers easily should learn to count to ten - it calms trouble like pouring oil on troubled waters.

Quick, turn off the lamp, I want to hide in the darkness.