soft on

idiom

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

Examples of soft on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cotton rayon fabric is soft on the skin, and pockets in the pants are always a plus, especially while traveling. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2024 Meanwhile, how many governors, particularly in more politically conservative states, want to appear to be soft on crime? Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2024 Democrats have a reputation for being soft on crime. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024 The measure comes in a very different political climate and during an election year in which appearing soft on crime can be problematic for politicians. Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 17 June 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 30 Jun. 2024.

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