sweet nothings

Related to sweet nothings: whisper sweet nothings

sweet nothings

Unimportant or trifling words of affection or endearment shared (typically whispered) between lovers. At the prom, I watched all the couples around me whispering sweet nothings to each other as they danced. I've always longed for someone to whisper sweet nothings in my ear.
See also: nothing, sweet
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

sweet nothings

affectionate but unimportant or meaningless words spoken to a loved one. Jack was whispering sweet nothings in Joan's ear when they were dancing. The two lovers sat in the cinema exchanging sweet nothings.
See also: nothing, sweet
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

sweet nothings

Endearments, often whispered, between lovers. For example, They sat in a corner all evening, whispering sweet nothings. [c. 1900] Also see sweet talk.
See also: nothing, sweet
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

sweet nothings

words of affection exchanged by lovers.
See also: nothing, sweet
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

sweet ˈnothings

(informal, usually humorous) pleasant but unimportant words said by lovers: He was whispering sweet nothings in her ear.
See also: nothing, sweet
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

sweet nothings

n. loving comments; pleasant remarks between lovers. They are out on the porch swing whispering sweet nothings in each other’s ears.
See also: nothing, sweet
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • whisper sweet nothings
  • whisper sweet nothings in (one's) ear
  • sweet baboo
  • bless (someone's) (little) cotton socks
  • bless his, her, etc. cotton socks
  • bless (someone's) heart
  • small beer
  • small potatoes
  • chump change
  • alright my babber
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The crooner even steered Camilla to a quiet corner where they held hands while he whispered sweet nothings to her, and she threw back her hair, giggling flirtatiously.
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'Good thing we were able to regroup and I gave them sweet nothings at halftime.'
Next morning, I woke up, turned to murmur sweet nothings and sweet nothing came out.
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