Which of the following statements correctly use the idiom 'pour oil on troubled waters' by substituting the highlighted words?
A. If you unnecessarily interfere in others' affairs, you will suffer yourselves.
B. Fed up with frequent strikes, the management decided to deal with the situation decisively.
C. The government ordered a judicial enquiry into the communal riots in a bid to pacify the situation.
D. From his behaviour it is obvious that someone has prejudiced him against me.

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Idiom: Pour oil on troubled waters – to calm down a tense or difficult situation. (तनावपूर्ण स्थिति को शांत करना)
Correct usage is in statement C, where the government aims to pacify a riot situation — a classic example of calming tensions.
Examples:
· She tried to pour oil on troubled waters when the team began arguing.
�� Other related idioms:
· Bury the hatchet – to make peace.
· Keep the peace – to avoid conflict.