| Phrase/Idiom | soften the blow |
|---|---|
| Definition | When someone tries to soften the blow, they do something to make an unpleasant event or action easier to accept. |
| Example | In spite of the extra payment given to soften the blow, the loss of my job was a catastrophe for me. |
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