soft on

phrase

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

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His approach, and the propaganda machine that has spun it as a law-and-order success story, has turned Bukele into an international figure, and cast leaders like Petro and Cepeda, who helped design Petro’s strategy, as soft on crime. Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026 This sleep mask from Kitsch is lightweight, breathable, and very soft on the skin. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026 There are accusations that the tournament director went soft on Team Texas. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 The stretchy spandex-like material feels buttery-soft on the skin, but also is great for comfortable, all-day wear. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 19 June 2026 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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