Meaning of 'Olive branch'
What does the saying 'Olive branch' mean?
Idiom: Olive branch
Meaning:
If you hold out or offer an olive branch, you make a gesture to indicate that you want peace.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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