PEACE expressions

PEACE Expressions in English (B2–C1 Vocabulary)

Peace expressions

Hello, dear English learners! Today we’re exploring a set of expressions built around the word “peace.” These phrases will help you sound more eloquent, more precise, and more natural — ideal for everyday English, as well as Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced preparation. peace expressions

Let’s dive in.

Make peace

To make peace with someone means to reconcile after an argument or period of silence.

• Jane didn’t talk to Samantha for years, but they finally made peace at their mutual friend’s birthday party.
• It’s never too late to make peace with someone you care about.

Bring about peace

To bring about peace means to cause peace to happen, especially between groups or nations in conflict.

• The most effective way to bring about peace is through negotiation.
• It took years to bring about peace, but it was worth every effort.

Come in peace

If you come in peace, you arrive with friendly, harmless intentions.

• If aliens ever come to our planet, let’s hope they come in peace!
• I assure you, we come in peace, seeking only cooperation.

Peace-loving

A peace-loving person prefers harmony, avoids violence, and dislikes conflict.

• Paul is such a peace-loving man; he wouldn’t say boo to a goose.
• This is wonderful news for all peace-loving people around the world.

Disturb the peace

To disturb the peace means to make loud noise or behave in a disruptive way, especially at night.

• If you don’t stop shouting, I’ll report you for disturbing the peace.
• Hotel guests who disturb the peace will be asked to leave.

Hot peace

A hot peace describes a tense political situation between countries — not open war, but not friendly either.

• Relations between the two states have shifted from war to a hot peace.
• It’s a hot peace: no fighting, but plenty of tension.

Hold/keep your peace

To hold or keep your peace means to remain silent, usually because speaking might cause trouble.

• Many witnesses kept their peace out of fear of revenge.
• Sean didn’t want an argument, so he kept his peace. 

Peace and quiet

This classic expression means complete calm, free from noise or disturbance.

• We moved to the countryside because we longed for peace and quiet.
• This park is perfect when you need a moment of peace and quiet.

Peace of mind

Peace of mind refers to a feeling of safety, certainty, and freedom from worry.

• Please lock the gate — it gives me peace of mind.
• I want you to feel secure and have complete peace of mind.

At peace

This expression has two uses:

a) No longer suffering (after death)

• I miss Grandma terribly, but I’m glad she’s finally at peace.

b) Calm and emotionally balanced

• Jennifer didn’t enjoy crowds; she felt at peace only when she was alone.
• The programme wasn’t perfect, but at least he was safe and at peace.

At peace with

To be at peace with yourself or the world means to have inner harmony and no emotional conflict.

• Once you make your decision, you’ll be at peace with yourself.
• When you’re near me, I feel at peace with the whole world.

Rest in peace

A traditional expression used to express sympathy after someone dies.

• May his soul rest in peace.

Leave in peace

To leave someone in peace means to stop bothering them and allow them to be alone.

• I’m sorry you’re upset. I’ll leave you in peace now.
• Stop annoying the dog and leave it in peace! 

Peacemaker

A peacemaker is someone who helps resolve a conflict or encourages people to stop fighting.

• Whenever my sister and I argued, Mum acted as the peacemaker.
• The United Nations has played the role of a global peacemaker for decades.

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