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let someone down gentlyTo reject or refuse someone in a way that avoids causing hurt or disappointment.Rate it:

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easy does itRelax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.Rate it:

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potter aboutTo potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.Rate it:

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potter aroundTo potter, to be gently active doing various things in an almost aimless manner.Rate it:

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knock upTo gently hit the ball back and forth before a tennis match, as practice or warm-up, and to gauge the state of the playing surface, lighting, etc. See knock-up.Rate it:

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Soft SoapTo gently or politely urge someone to do something, to persuade someone with sweet-talking or butteringRate it:

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il faudra le prendre en douceurYou must tackle him gently.Rate it:

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softly, softly, catchee monkeyProceed cautiously or gently to achieve an objective.Rate it:

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