What does it mean to extend an olive branch?

What does it mean to extend an olive branch to someone? What is the olive branch a symbol of? What connection does it have with Greek gods? And with the Bible? What are the different ways of wording the idiom? All this and more coming up. But first, do subscribe to The English Nut on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Thanks.


TITLE: Idiom: Extend an olive branch.
Episode # 210




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