console (someone or oneself) with (something)
console (someone or oneself) with (something)
To comfort or soothe someone with a particular thing or method. After my daughter lost her beloved teddy bear, I tried to console her with other toys, but nothing has helped thus far. It's not the healthiest idea to console yourself with sweets.
See also: console
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
console someone with something
to use something to comfort someone. We consoled her with a sympathy card and flowers. He sat down and consoled himself with a beer or two.
See also: console
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- console with
- console
- console (one) on (something)
- console on
- curl up with
- curl up with (someone or something)
- come out of the box
- make a killing
- pour oil on troubled waters, to
- each and every one