forelock-tugging

British, disapproving. : to be too concerned with pleasing someone whom one thinks is powerful or important.

The BBC, with its forelock-tugging “just happy to be here” energy, when interviewing Elon Musk.

Put away the popcorn

Meaning there is not going to be a fight, argument or conflict - opposite to the expression "Get the popcorn" said by hopeful onlookers when watching a conflict develop between other people.

Put away the popcorn they settled the conflict.