softly

softly, softly approach

A calm and thoughtful method for dealing with a problem. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. When dealing with unmotivated teens, the softly, softly approach doesn't always work—sometimes you have to do something to get their attention. Many parents use the softly, softly approach when trying to calm their toddlers' tantrums.

softly, softly, catch the monkey

A slow and careful way of resolving an issue or achieving some pursuit, typically when dealing with a particularly challenging or elusive person, thing, or situation. Don't you worry, we'll lull that crook into a false sense of security and then trap him—softly, softly, catch the monkey. The media giant spent decades adding various companies to its empire, and now it finally has a stranglehold on the entire entertainment industry. Slowly, slowly catch the monkey, as they say.

softly, softly, catchee monkey

A slow and careful way of resolving an issue, typically when dealing with a deceptive or otherwise challenging person or thing. Don't you worry, we'll lull that crook into a false sense of security and then trap him—softly, softly, catchee monkey.

softly-softly

adjective Cautious, tentative, gradual, and careful, especially to an overbearing degree. (Also written "softly, softly.") I just wish his parents weren't so softly-softly with him all the time. The kid needs to learn how to be a bit more brazen and independent! I think we should take things a bit softly, softly at this stage in development.

softly-softly approach

An approach that is cautious, tentative, gradual, and careful, especially to an overbearing degree. (Also written "softly, softly.") I just wish his parents didn't always take the softly-softly approach with him. The kid needs to learn how to be a bit more brazen and independent! I think we should use the softly, softly approach at this stage in development.

speak softly and carry a big stick

proverb Attempt peaceful negotiations while also being prepared for confrontation by displaying one's power, especially elements of force. The phrase was popularized by US President Theodore Roosevelt in a 1903 speech. Because that group is violent and unpredictable, I think you need to speak softly and carry a big stick when you deal with them.

See also: and, big, carry, softly, speak, stick

walk softly and carry a big stick

Attempt peaceful negotiations while also being prepared for confrontation by displaying one's power, especially elements of force. The phrase is a variation on "speak softly and carry a big stick," a phrase popularized by US President Theodore Roosevelt in a 1903 speech. Because that group is violent and unpredictable, I think you need to walk softly and carry a big stick when you deal with them.

See also: and, big, carry, softly, stick, walk

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a/the softly-ˈsoftly approach

(British English, informal) a/the gentle, patient and careful way of doing something, especially when dealing with people: The police are now trying a more softly-softly approach with football hooligans. OPPOSITE: like a bull in a china shop

speak softly and carry a big stick

Back up what you say with a show of strength. This term is a quotation from a speech by President Theodore Roosevelt on September 2, 1901, in which he said the country must keep on training a highly efficient navy in order to back up the Monroe Doctrine. It was often repeated and is by no means obsolete. Opera singer Renée Fleming referred to it in The Inner Voice (2004, describing her manager: “He is thoughtful, has enormous integrity, is highly respected, and speaks softly but carries . . . well, you know.”

See also: and, big, carry, softly, speak, stick

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

softly, softly approach
softly-softly approach
on a sticky wicket
be (batting) on a sticky wicket
take the easy way out
the easy way out
to come
a light touch
light touch
concern with

References in periodicals archive

Writer Herrick's use of nature in Walk Softly and Watch Out for Bigfoot as the causative energizing principle leading to Gwynne's growth as a person is first-class.

Walk Softly And Watch Out For Bigfoot

"But local businesses were keen to bring it back so we took a softly, softly approach last year in re-starting the event.

A bumper night of festivities in village

Softly joins from RBS's (LSE: RBS) (NYSE: RBS-PP) asset finance division, Lombard North Central Plc, where he has spent the last six years leading its strategy and product development.

Lloyds Bank strengthens transaction banking team

Softly, Softly, her second single, reached number one in early 1955.

Rock of Ages

"Killing Them Softly" was also drowned out by awards season front-runners "Lincoln" and "Life of Pi" and family-friendly flicks like "Rise of the Guardians" and "Wreck-It Ralph."

'Killing Them Softly' Bombs At The Box Office: Will It Kill Brad Pitt's Career?

Brad Pitt was on the red carpet for the premiere of his new film Killing Them Softly on Monday night in New York.

Brad Pitt attends Killing Them Softly premiere in New York

Portrayal of Muslim women was unfair I WATCHED Softly, Softly on BBC TV last week and was appalled by the references to Islam and the quotations from the Holy Quran.

LETTER FROM THE PAST

CINEWORLD RUGBY ParaNorman 2D & 3D (PG) / Hope Springs (12A) / Dredd 3D (18) / Anna Karenina (12A) / Madagascar (PG): Sat / Top Cat - The Movie (U): Sat / Madagascar Escape 2 Africa (PG): Sat / Ice Age 4 - Continental Drift (U): Sat & Sun / Brave 2D (PG) / Brave 3D (PG): Sun / Heroine (12A): Sun & Mon / Total Recall (12A) / Savages (15) / House at the End of the Street (15) / Killing Them Softly (18) / You Are God (15) / Now is Good (12A) / The Sweeney (15) THE CORE AT CORBY CUBE Magic Mike (15): Fri 7.30pm

CINEMALISTINGS

It is patently obvious that the softly, softly methods of control do not work.

Softly, softly approach is not working; Views of the North

Very much in line with American practices - "Stop, or I will shoot!" Telman8 Some Birmingham rioters should be shown compassion, says police chief Surely having been treated softly softly all their lives after being naughty, and safe in the knowledge that they will be treated softly softly after this, is why they think they can get away with looting and rioting, no?

Comments from birminghampost.net

Favourite Sing Softly was positioned in third by jockey Ryan Moore and was asked for her effort as the runners passed the bushes with Hanagan asking similar questions of Barefoot Lady, albeit in a more vigorous fashion.

Barefoot steps up to crown Fahey's day

Moore's softly softly vocal, backed mostly by acoustic guitar, purrs through everything from Liverpool band Amsterdam's Does This Train Stop On Merseyside to Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond.

CHRISTY MOORE

An elegant addition to any personal, academic, or community library Native American Studies collection, "The Drum Calls Softly" is an impressively presented picturebook co-authored by David Bouchard and Shelley Willier and superbly illustrated with beautiful paintings by Jim Poitras.

The Drum Calls Softly

BAYERN MUNICH are fed up taking a softly softly approach with moaner Lukas Podolksi.

Football: Tired of sullen Pod-casts; WORLD OF FOOTBALL

词组	softly
释义	softly softly, softly approach A calm and thoughtful method for dealing with a problem. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. When dealing with unmotivated teens, the softly, softly approach doesn't always work—sometimes you have to do something to get their attention. Many parents use the softly, softly approach when trying to calm their toddlers' tantrums. See also: approach, softly softly, softly, catch the monkey A slow and careful way of resolving an issue or achieving some pursuit, typically when dealing with a particularly challenging or elusive person, thing, or situation. Don't you worry, we'll lull that crook into a false sense of security and then trap him—softly, softly, catch the monkey. The media giant spent decades adding various companies to its empire, and now it finally has a stranglehold on the entire entertainment industry. Slowly, slowly catch the monkey, as they say. See also: catch, monkey softly, softly, catchee monkey A slow and careful way of resolving an issue, typically when dealing with a deceptive or otherwise challenging person or thing. Don't you worry, we'll lull that crook into a false sense of security and then trap him—softly, softly, catchee monkey. See also: monkey softly-softly adjective Cautious, tentative, gradual, and careful, especially to an overbearing degree. (Also written "softly, softly.") I just wish his parents weren't so softly-softly with him all the time. The kid needs to learn how to be a bit more brazen and independent! I think we should take things a bit softly, softly at this stage in development. softly-softly approach An approach that is cautious, tentative, gradual, and careful, especially to an overbearing degree. (Also written "softly, softly.") I just wish his parents didn't always take the softly-softly approach with him. The kid needs to learn how to be a bit more brazen and independent! I think we should use the softly, softly approach at this stage in development. See also: approach speak softly and carry a big stick proverb Attempt peaceful negotiations while also being prepared for confrontation by displaying one's power, especially elements of force. The phrase was popularized by US President Theodore Roosevelt in a 1903 speech. Because that group is violent and unpredictable, I think you need to speak softly and carry a big stick when you deal with them. See also: and, big, carry, softly, speak, stick walk softly and carry a big stick Attempt peaceful negotiations while also being prepared for confrontation by displaying one's power, especially elements of force. The phrase is a variation on "speak softly and carry a big stick," a phrase popularized by US President Theodore Roosevelt in a 1903 speech. Because that group is violent and unpredictable, I think you need to walk softly and carry a big stick when you deal with them. See also: and, big, carry, softly, stick, walk Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a/the softly-ˈsoftly approach (British English, informal) a/the gentle, patient and careful way of doing something, especially when dealing with people: The police are now trying a more softly-softly approach with football hooligans. OPPOSITE: like a bull in a china shop See also: approach Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary speak softly and carry a big stick Back up what you say with a show of strength. This term is a quotation from a speech by President Theodore Roosevelt on September 2, 1901, in which he said the country must keep on training a highly efficient navy in order to back up the Monroe Doctrine. It was often repeated and is by no means obsolete. Opera singer Renée Fleming referred to it in The Inner Voice (2004, describing her manager: “He is thoughtful, has enormous integrity, is highly respected, and speaks softly but carries . . . well, you know.” See also: and, big, carry, softly, speak, stick The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: softly, softly approach softly-softly approach on a sticky wicket be (batting) on a sticky wicket take the easy way out the easy way out to come a light touch light touch concern with References in periodicals archive Writer Herrick's use of nature in Walk Softly and Watch Out for Bigfoot as the causative energizing principle leading to Gwynne's growth as a person is first-class. Walk Softly And Watch Out For Bigfoot "But local businesses were keen to bring it back so we took a softly, softly approach last year in re-starting the event. A bumper night of festivities in village Softly joins from RBS's (LSE: RBS) (NYSE: RBS-PP) asset finance division, Lombard North Central Plc, where he has spent the last six years leading its strategy and product development. Lloyds Bank strengthens transaction banking team Softly, Softly, her second single, reached number one in early 1955. Rock of Ages "Killing Them Softly" was also drowned out by awards season front-runners "Lincoln" and "Life of Pi" and family-friendly flicks like "Rise of the Guardians" and "Wreck-It Ralph." 'Killing Them Softly' Bombs At The Box Office: Will It Kill Brad Pitt's Career? Brad Pitt was on the red carpet for the premiere of his new film Killing Them Softly on Monday night in New York. Brad Pitt attends Killing Them Softly premiere in New York Portrayal of Muslim women was unfair I WATCHED Softly, Softly on BBC TV last week and was appalled by the references to Islam and the quotations from the Holy Quran. LETTER FROM THE PAST CINEWORLD RUGBY ParaNorman 2D & 3D (PG) / Hope Springs (12A) / Dredd 3D (18) / Anna Karenina (12A) / Madagascar (PG): Sat / Top Cat - The Movie (U): Sat / Madagascar Escape 2 Africa (PG): Sat / Ice Age 4 - Continental Drift (U): Sat & Sun / Brave 2D (PG) / Brave 3D (PG): Sun / Heroine (12A): Sun & Mon / Total Recall (12A) / Savages (15) / House at the End of the Street (15) / Killing Them Softly (18) / You Are God (15) / Now is Good (12A) / The Sweeney (15) THE CORE AT CORBY CUBE Magic Mike (15): Fri 7.30pm CINEMALISTINGS It is patently obvious that the softly, softly methods of control do not work. Softly, softly approach is not working; Views of the North Very much in line with American practices - "Stop, or I will shoot!" Telman8 Some Birmingham rioters should be shown compassion, says police chief Surely having been treated softly softly all their lives after being naughty, and safe in the knowledge that they will be treated softly softly after this, is why they think they can get away with looting and rioting, no? Comments from birminghampost.net Favourite Sing Softly was positioned in third by jockey Ryan Moore and was asked for her effort as the runners passed the bushes with Hanagan asking similar questions of Barefoot Lady, albeit in a more vigorous fashion. Barefoot steps up to crown Fahey's day Moore's softly softly vocal, backed mostly by acoustic guitar, purrs through everything from Liverpool band Amsterdam's Does This Train Stop On Merseyside to Pink Floyd's Shine On You Crazy Diamond. CHRISTY MOORE An elegant addition to any personal, academic, or community library Native American Studies collection, "The Drum Calls Softly" is an impressively presented picturebook co-authored by David Bouchard and Shelley Willier and superbly illustrated with beautiful paintings by Jim Poitras. The Drum Calls Softly BAYERN MUNICH are fed up taking a softly softly approach with moaner Lukas Podolksi. Football: Tired of sullen Pod-casts; WORLD OF FOOTBALL
随便看	gassed up gasser gas up gat gate gatecrasher gatepost gateway drug gather gather a case gather a case against (someone or something) gather around gather (a)round (someone or something) gather dust gather from gather in gathering gathering clouds gathering string gather into gather (one's) wits gather (someone) into (something) gather (something) from (someone or something) gather together gather to (oneself)