soft on

idiom

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

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The exchange highlighted how immigration remains a friction point in the campaign, with Democrats criticizing federal tactics and Republicans portraying both candidates as soft on border security. Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026 With this cooking method, the toast gets crunchy and golden brown on the inside, while remaining soft on the inside. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026 This stretchy top is soft on the inside and smooth and sleek on the outside. Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Jan. 2026 The fries that come with it are wedges of potato that are crispy on the outside, pillowy soft on the inside. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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