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bless someone's heartUsed to soften criticism or express pity.. )Rate it:

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climb downTo abandon, withdraw from, or soften a previously expressed opinion, argument, etc.Rate it:

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just sayingUsed after informing somebody of something that may be offensive to try and soften the blowRate it:

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Lord love youSaid to soften the negative impact of something that is said next.Rate it:

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not for nothingUsed to soften the impact of what is said next, implying that it is important.Rate it:

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soften the groundTo prepare or create favorable conditions, especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence.Rate it:

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soften upTo make softer.Rate it:

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soften upTo appease someone in order to make them more receptive to an idea or proposal.Rate it:

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