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soften (one's or someone's) stance (on something)

1. To become less severe, strict, or inflexible in one's position or beliefs (regarding something). Our dad always said he would never let us have our own phones, but he softened his stance when my sister and I started high school. The senator has indicated that she may be softening her stance on the issue of tax reform.

2. To cause someone else to become less severe, strict, or inflexible in their position or beliefs (regarding something). I've been trying to soften the boss's stance on giving paid parental leave to all new employees. The government was originally adamant in their position on the controversial issue, but the continual protests around the country seem to be softening their stance.

soften one's stance (on someone or something)

Fig. to reduce the severity of one's position regarding someone or something. If he would soften his stance on the matter, I could easily become more cooperative.

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释义	stance soften (one's or someone's) stance (on something) 1. To become less severe, strict, or inflexible in one's position or beliefs (regarding something). Our dad always said he would never let us have our own phones, but he softened his stance when my sister and I started high school. The senator has indicated that she may be softening her stance on the issue of tax reform. 2. To cause someone else to become less severe, strict, or inflexible in their position or beliefs (regarding something). I've been trying to soften the boss's stance on giving paid parental leave to all new employees. The government was originally adamant in their position on the controversial issue, but the continual protests around the country seem to be softening their stance. See also: soften, stance Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. soften one's stance (on someone or something) Fig. to reduce the severity of one's position regarding someone or something. If he would soften his stance on the matter, I could easily become more cooperative. See also: soften, stance McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: soften soften (one's or someone's) stance (on something) soften stance go to the stake take a hard line hard line stand pat stand pat (on something) stand pat on something put (one's) foot down References in periodicals archive The second ambiguity concerning stance-independence is what a stance is in the relevant sense. THE CASE FOR STANCE-DEPENDENT REASONS Here we will assume the new shooter is using the straightforward isosceles stance. As she raises the sights to be on target, she leans waaaaay back, as if to get the gun as far away from her face as possible. STANCE MATTERS This boxing stance is the most natural human fighting position. Get a Grip: Here's one expert's opinion on why the tried-and-true Weaver stance should not be discredited Now, take all this information and when you have a comfortable stance you are happy with, address the target as if you are getting ready to shoot and have someone trace your feet. Fix your stance (LBI) on behalf of their client Stance Inc., trademark holder of Stance wordmark and logo, requesting an investigation of certain individuals and establishments engaged in the unauthorized importation, reproduction, manufacture, sale, and distribution of counterfeit Stance items. NBI seizes P2.4M worth of counterfeit socks If, similar to Cooper, you have an arm, shoulder or back injury and you can't do either stance in its purest form, then modify the stances. Weaver stance The Irish central bank has softened its stance in mortgage approvals as the number of approvals dropped. Irish central bank softens stance on mortgage approval "There is a strong need for a unified stance within the GCC on everything related to the security and stability of the countries in the region. Unified stances empower Arab countries: Bahrain The Yemeni President has appreciated the stance of Sudan government and people in support of the stability in Yemen. Yemeni President Lauds Sudan Stances in Support of Yemen During a phone call with US Secretary of State John Kerry Sunday evening, Abbas stressed that the draft resolution would be submitted to the UN Secretary Council on Monday (tomorrow) according to the Arab and Palestinian joint stance, Palestine's news agency reported (WAFA). Pres. Abbas says Arab draft resolution to be presented at UNSC Mon The largest political party in the country VMRO-DPMNE officially shared its stance that it is open for negotiations with other parties in relation to the change of the electoral model. VMRO-DPMNE is in favor of open lists with constituencies The Netherlands plans to wait for the additional report on the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in Romania before revisiting its stance against the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to Schengen. Dutch Govt Stalls Bulgaria, Romania Schengen Bids till 2013 BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: Training Syrian Kurdish rebels in Kurdistan region does not represent the official stance of the state of Iraq toward the Syrian crisis, the Iraqi government spokesman said, noting that Iraq's neutral stance from Syria is a federal one and Kurdistan have to abide by it. Federal stance from Syria obligatory to Kurdistan -- Iraqi govt Summary: Youth and Sports Minister Faisal Karami promised Thursday to take a "new stance" if the trials of Islamist detainees who have been in custody for five years do not commence. Faisal Karami vows action unless Islamists' trials begin
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