soft on

idiom

informal + old-fashioned
: attracted to (someone)
I think he's a little soft on her.

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In all three races, critics who cited smash-and-grab robberies, open drug dealing at homeless encampments and other unlawful trends, said the leaders were too soft on crime. Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 Other district attorneys accused of being soft on crime are also in trouble in November, with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon polling far behind his opponent. Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024 This silk pillowcase is soft on skin and even helps prevent flyaways—perfect for anyone who rolls out of bed minutes before their early-morning classes. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 Plus, merino naturally resists odor buildup and is soft on skin. Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soft on 

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“Soft on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20on. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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