| Id | ESLPod_1102_WE_1879 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 1102 |
| Episode Title | Discussing Capital Punishment |
| Phrase | soft |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "soft-hearted" means with a lot of kindness, sympathy, and empathy, and not wanting to punish or hurt others, instead feeling pity for them: "Janice is too soft-hearted to break up with her boyfriend. She always forgives him." Someone who is "soft-spoken" has a quiet, pleasant voice that is not assertive: "Soft-spoken employees are less likely to receive raises or promotions." The phrase "to soft-pedal" means to treat something as if it is less urgent or less important than it really is: "Why is management soft-pedaling the expansion? If we wait too long, we'll miss this opportunity." Finally, a "soft target" is a thing or person that is easy to criticize and/or will not present a defense: "Those small startup companies are soft targets for our sales strategies." |
| Topics | Government + Law |
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