soft on

idiom

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

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And unlike most shells, which can be rigid, the fabric was soft on the skin and easy to move in. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025 The needles release a pleasant, resinous scent, but unlike the needles of other conifers, pine needles are relatively soft on your fingers. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025 The tater tots are loaded, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and mesh well with the ketchup, as all tater tots should. Kansas City Star, 29 Nov. 2025 These best-selling shoes are constructed with 100 percent genuine suede and feature a cork footbed, deep heel cup, and a plush inner lining that feels snug and soft on your feet. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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