和稀泥

和稀泥

Literally means:

mix the mud

Actually means:

differences at the expense of principle

和 (huò) means diluting something with water. If mud is added with water, it can be made dilute.

The phrase indicates settling a difference at the cost of principles or righteousness. It is used to express the speaker's disapproval of such behavior. Slightly derogatory.

在泥里加水调成稀烂的泥浆和 (huò)，加水搅拌使变稀。

比喻不讲原则、不分是非地调和折中。多表示对这种做法不满。略带贬义色彩。