idioms using “soft”

Go soft on

To treat gently

“The traffic policewoman went soft on the driver that parked illegally; she gave him a warning instead of a fine.”

Soft sell

Gentle persuasion

“The car salesman realized the customer wanted to buy the car so she was able to use a soft sell.”

Softie

A kind person

“Nishida-sensei is known as a softie who gives her students higher marks than they deserve.”

Soft shoe

Handle with delicacy

“We need to soft shoe this negotiation or we could lose everything.”

Soft pedal

Proceed with care

“The manager was quite experienced and knew how to soft pedal her way through the tense meeting.”