an/the olive branch @engchoice Meaning A symbol, expression, | English Choice

an/the olive branch @engchoice

Meaning
A symbol, expression, or gesture of peace, reconciliation, truce, etc. Used most commonly in the phrase "hold out/offer (someone) an/the olive branch."

For example

The conservatives in Congress seem to be offering the olive branch to Democrats on the issue of raising the debt ceiling.

If you find yourself in a spat with a friend, try to be the bigger person and be the one to hold out the olive branch.