soften the blow

Related to soften the blow: softened, lessen, cushion the blow

soften the blow

To make the impact of something negative less harmful. The government is introducing financial reliefs to soften the blow to those affected by the devastating floods. Playgrounds typically have sand or rubber grounds to help soften the blow if children fall off the play structures. When you have to tell someone about the death of a loved one, there's really no way to soften the blow.

soften the blow

COMMON If something softens the blow, it makes an unpleasant change or piece of news seem less unpleasant and easier to accept. Attempts were made to soften the blow, by reducing what some people had to pay. Note: You can also say that something cushions the blow. The firm is offering to cushion the blow with a £4,000 cash handout spread over two years.

soften (or cushion) the blow

make it easier to cope with a difficult change or upsetting news.

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.

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释义	soften the blow Related to soften the blow: softened, lessen, cushion the blow soften the blow To make the impact of something negative less harmful. The government is introducing financial reliefs to soften the blow to those affected by the devastating floods. Playgrounds typically have sand or rubber grounds to help soften the blow if children fall off the play structures. When you have to tell someone about the death of a loved one, there's really no way to soften the blow. See also: blow, soften Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. soften the blow COMMON If something softens the blow, it makes an unpleasant change or piece of news seem less unpleasant and easier to accept. Attempts were made to soften the blow, by reducing what some people had to pay. Note: You can also say that something cushions the blow. The firm is offering to cushion the blow with a £4,000 cash handout spread over two years. See also: blow, soften Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. soften (or cushion) the blow make it easier to cope with a difficult change or upsetting news. See also: blow, soften Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary 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: make (something) seem like a picnic do a job on play down tamper tamper with tamper with (something) leave (someone, something, or oneself) (wide) open to (something) leave open leave yourself wide open to something make bold References in periodicals archive SOFTEN THE BLOW: You should never get in the habit of breaking promises--especially to your BFF. 9 THINGS YOU SHOULD never say to your BFF: AKA YOUR CRASH COURSE IN BEING THE BEST BESTIE EVER Two senators are urging the government to immediately implement buffer measures to soften the blow of a rapid rise in commodity prices and service fees as a result of the enforcement of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law. 2 senators urge buffer for effects of TRAIN Striker Aubameyang is the calibre of star Arsenal believe would soften the blow of losing Alexis Sanchez. Gunners go for 'bad boy' Auba SOFTEN THE BLOW: If you really think the girl needs some guidance in the style department, go with a more gentle approach. The 9 things you should never say to your BFF Which brings me to my question - what, if anything, is our Labour-run council doing to soften the blow if, and I hope it does not come, the Euro breaks up? It really will be rough; Your say HOUSING bosses have said they will soften the blow of inflationbusting rent hikes with a freeze in service charges. We'll soften blow of rent rises, say housing chiefs; Service charges may be frozen in bid to help dont worry, Billy, I'm sure receiving the freedom of the city of Glasgow this weekend will soften the blow. Big Yin's TV snub; Your view Cabrera was in Bermuda yesterday for the second round of the 36-hole four-man Grand Slam - and even if he was beaten by the year's other three major winners, last place money of pounds 120,000 should soften the blow. Next week he is at the Volvo World Match Play and even if he loses all three of his group games he will collect nearly pounds 110,000. Star Cabrera set for big pay days; . IN BRIEF He looks certain to win again soon, although that won't soften the blow for his 1.68 in-running backers yesterday. O'Regan shines with treble; BETTING REPORT Water in pipes must have an air cushion to soften the blow of sudden and severe stops. Water hammer EXTRA help is being offered to soften the blow of the recession. Help to beat the recession However, Tranmere were able to soften the blow by arranging their Johnstones Paint Trophy encounter with Crewe for a Monday night (October 6). ROVER FLOW: Boss lays it on the line So any steps we can take to soften the blow and stop bad luck from becoming a catastrophe is to be welcomed. Letter: Your Say - Flood catastrophe; In association with POST OFFICE Although, you could soften the blow by emphasising the organisational gifts of the other candidate rather than your friend's failings! YOUR LIFE: STAFFING NIGHTMARE Dryden city council is taking a multitude of steps to soften the blow of the layoffs. Costs killing resource-based towns
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