Soft on (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "soft on (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-03-17 03:03

Meaning of Soft on (someone or something)

Soft on (someone or something) American British informal

1. If you say that you are soft on someone, you mean that you have a strong feeling of romantic attraction to someone.
 

Let's look at the way Jane treats you. I think probably he's soft on you.

Lots of girls are soft on Jack— It's inevitable!

2. If you say that you are soft on someone or something, you mean that you are overly lenient and unwilling to chastise.
 

The municipal authority is blamed for being too soft on antisocial behaviors.

You should not be soft on her. She has leaked the confidential information of our company to competitors.

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