Meanings
How to pronounce "soften the blow":
AU
To reduce the negative impact of something.
Example Sentences
1
I gave him some good news to soften the blow of the bad news.
2
The manager offered a pay raise to soften the blow of the company's downsizing.
3
She bought him a gift to soften the blow of canceling their vacation plans.
4
The school provided counseling services to students to soften the blow of a student's sudden death.
5
The politician emphasized the positive aspects of the new policy to soften the blow of its negative consequences.
