cushion

beside the cushion

Unimportant. A digression. Oh, that's beside the cushion. Let's get back to the main topic.

cushion the blow

To ease the pain or stress of something unpleasant. When my daughter had to get a shot at the doctor's office, I tried to cushion the blow by telling her we would go out for ice cream afterward.

miss the cushion

To fail in some way. The phrase is similar in meaning and use to "miss the mark." I felt confident going into the interview, but I think I really missed the cushion, judging by the recruiter's facial expressions.

cushion/soften the ˈblow

make something unpleasant seem less unpleasant and easier to accept: When he lost his job he was offered a cash payment to soften the blow.

See also: blow, cushion, soften

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

beside the cushion
beside oneself, to be
beside (oneself)
beside oneself
beside yourself
cushion the blow
cushion/soften the blow
set beside
beside the question
beside the point

References in periodicals archive

You can paint a room any colour you like but it's the furniture, the rugs, the artwork, the cushions which make it YOUR home.

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PS19.95, www.notonthehighstreet.com SASS & BELLE GOOD VIBES CUSHION COVER: You can never have too many cushions and this quirky patchwork cover is a necessity.

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[ClickPress, Thu Feb 28 2019] Cushion Case Liner Market: Introduction and Need of the Product Cushion case liner is a protective packaging product used to protect fruits, vegetables, food, and other consumer products and equipment from bruising or any other physical damage.

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M2 EQUITYBITES-February 19, 2019--Lifeworks Technology Group recalls 12V heated seat cushions, USB powered heated seat cushions and 12V heated blankets

Lifeworks Technology Group recalls 12V heated seat cushions, USB powered heated seat cushions and 12V heated blankets

Personalised green faux fur trim cushion by Love Abode, next.co.uk,PS26

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After AmorePacific developed the world's first cushion compact named IOPE Air Cushion in 2008, it has been regarded as a symbol of K-beauty.

Korea's supremacy in cushion compact at stake

Magic Cushion SPF50+/PA was the third best-selling product in the foundation category in March 2018.

Cushion Compacts Remain At the Top of Beauty Charts

Matalan is recalling hundreds of cushions due to fears their fillings could catch fire.

Matalan urgently recalls cushions amid fire risk fears; Shoppers are urged to return the items and get a full refund

Moreover, most of the previous studies have focused on the settlement and bearing capacity of foundation [1, 6, 9, 12, 15, 25], while little attention has been paid to the stress diffusion angle of reinforced cushion. In practical, due to presence of geobelt, the overall rigidity and stress diffusion capacity of the reinforced cushion can be greatly improved even for thin cushions.

In Situ Testing of Square Footing Resting on Geobelt-Reinforced Gravel Thin Cushion on Soft Silt

Antique oval mirror, PS89, Luxe Collection Savannah 3-seater fabric sofa, PS899, eastern floral cushion, PS19, sparkle stripe cushion, PS19, Emperor classic cushion, PS15, Jarre AeroBull bluetooth speaker, PS1,199, Lucia rug, from PS79.

Fruits of the forest; Warm and inviting, this season's berry shades will bring a pop of colour to your home, write Amber GRAAFLAND and DIDI DANSO

Various cushion schemes of hydraulic cylinder prove to be available to weaken the influence of hydraulic shock.

Modeling and Analysis on Cushion Characteristics of Fast and High-Flow-Rate Hydraulic Cylinder

Christmas French bulldog cushion, PS22, artylicious.co.uk

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LIVING ROOM BEDROOM Photographic Duvet Set from PS9.99, Photo Print Cushions PS3.99, Heated Throw PS29.99, Twig Lights PS9.99 all from Aldi Left: Red check cushion, PS7 from Primark Below: Red and navy tartan supersoft throw, PS5 from Primark

Snuggle up; Now that the nights are drawing in it's the perfect time to cuddle up and get cosy. Drape throws and pile up the cushions to create a perfect space

For the two-tone cushion 1 Wash your cushion cover and leave it damp.

How to make... Tie-dye cushions; HOMECarry on the 70s theme in your home by creating these two retro cushion designs

词组	cushion
释义	cushion beside the cushion Unimportant. A digression. Oh, that's beside the cushion. Let's get back to the main topic. See also: beside, cushion cushion the blow To ease the pain or stress of something unpleasant. When my daughter had to get a shot at the doctor's office, I tried to cushion the blow by telling her we would go out for ice cream afterward. See also: blow, cushion miss the cushion To fail in some way. The phrase is similar in meaning and use to "miss the mark." I felt confident going into the interview, but I think I really missed the cushion, judging by the recruiter's facial expressions. See also: cushion, miss Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. cushion/soften the ˈblow make something unpleasant seem less unpleasant and easier to accept: When he lost his job he was offered a cash payment to soften the blow. See also: blow, cushion, soften Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: beside the cushion beside oneself, to be beside (oneself) beside oneself beside yourself cushion the blow cushion/soften the blow set beside beside the question beside the point References in periodicals archive You can paint a room any colour you like but it's the furniture, the rugs, the artwork, the cushions which make it YOUR home. Plump up the volume; NI Life & Style with NIAMH MCENEANEY @niamhmceneaney niamh.mceneaney@trinitymirror.com; Since when did cushions become works of art? PS19.95, www.notonthehighstreet.com SASS & BELLE GOOD VIBES CUSHION COVER: You can never have too many cushions and this quirky patchwork cover is a necessity. Top 10 SLOGAN PILLOWS; Take-a-break LIFESTYLE, PUZZLES, BRAINTEASERS, STARS & CARTOONS [ClickPress, Thu Feb 28 2019] Cushion Case Liner Market: Introduction and Need of the Product Cushion case liner is a protective packaging product used to protect fruits, vegetables, food, and other consumer products and equipment from bruising or any other physical damage. Cushion Case Liner Market Value Share, Analysis and Segments 2018 to 2028 M2 EQUITYBITES-February 19, 2019--Lifeworks Technology Group recalls 12V heated seat cushions, USB powered heated seat cushions and 12V heated blankets Lifeworks Technology Group recalls 12V heated seat cushions, USB powered heated seat cushions and 12V heated blankets Personalised green faux fur trim cushion by Love Abode, next.co.uk,PS26 homes& interiors; Scotland's best guide to property, inside & out After AmorePacific developed the world's first cushion compact named IOPE Air Cushion in 2008, it has been regarded as a symbol of K-beauty. Korea's supremacy in cushion compact at stake Magic Cushion SPF50+/PA was the third best-selling product in the foundation category in March 2018. Cushion Compacts Remain At the Top of Beauty Charts Matalan is recalling hundreds of cushions due to fears their fillings could catch fire. Matalan urgently recalls cushions amid fire risk fears; Shoppers are urged to return the items and get a full refund Moreover, most of the previous studies have focused on the settlement and bearing capacity of foundation [1, 6, 9, 12, 15, 25], while little attention has been paid to the stress diffusion angle of reinforced cushion. In practical, due to presence of geobelt, the overall rigidity and stress diffusion capacity of the reinforced cushion can be greatly improved even for thin cushions. In Situ Testing of Square Footing Resting on Geobelt-Reinforced Gravel Thin Cushion on Soft Silt Antique oval mirror, PS89, Luxe Collection Savannah 3-seater fabric sofa, PS899, eastern floral cushion, PS19, sparkle stripe cushion, PS19, Emperor classic cushion, PS15, Jarre AeroBull bluetooth speaker, PS1,199, Lucia rug, from PS79. Fruits of the forest; Warm and inviting, this season's berry shades will bring a pop of colour to your home, write Amber GRAAFLAND and DIDI DANSO Various cushion schemes of hydraulic cylinder prove to be available to weaken the influence of hydraulic shock. Modeling and Analysis on Cushion Characteristics of Fast and High-Flow-Rate Hydraulic Cylinder Christmas French bulldog cushion, PS22, artylicious.co.uk SEE IT... WANT IT LIVING ROOM BEDROOM Photographic Duvet Set from PS9.99, Photo Print Cushions PS3.99, Heated Throw PS29.99, Twig Lights PS9.99 all from Aldi Left: Red check cushion, PS7 from Primark Below: Red and navy tartan supersoft throw, PS5 from Primark Snuggle up; Now that the nights are drawing in it's the perfect time to cuddle up and get cosy. Drape throws and pile up the cushions to create a perfect space For the two-tone cushion 1 Wash your cushion cover and leave it damp. How to make... Tie-dye cushions; HOMECarry on the 70s theme in your home by creating these two retro cushion designs
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