Tempers (something) with (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "tempers (something) with (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2023-01-15 03:01

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Temper (something) with (something) verb phrase

To make something, usually a material, harder by using another thing.

Tempering the steel with high heat to make it hardened is common knowledge.

To transform something into the desired physical state by combining it with something else.

A: "Please help me, I need to make the paint water resistant but I don't know how." B: "That's easy. You just have to temper it with oil."

To use another thing to lessen something's intensity.

I tried to temper her job loss with a gift, but it didn't seem to work out.

Other phrases about:

mince matters

To control one's own words to be polite or avoid causing upset or controversy

moderation in all things

Not to do too much or too little in anything

to take the gloves off

To begin losing your temper and act with hostility and insist on who to beat by all means.

tone down

1. When you tone down what you've written or said, you make it less forceful, extreme, or rude
2. If you tone down a color or a flavor, you make it less vivid or strong.

short temper

Used to describe someone who tends to become angry or upset very quickly or easily

Grammar and Usage of Temper (something) with (something)

Verb Forms

tempers (something) with (something)
tempering (something) with (something)
tempered (something) with (something)

The verb "temper" should be conjugated according to its tense.