soft on

idiom

informal + old-fashioned

: attracted to (someone)

I think he's a little soft on her.

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In the years since Gascón took office, residents have harbored perceptions that his policies were soft on crime, resulting in a lack of accountability among criminals and a general permissiveness of quality-of-life crimes, according to experts on both sides of the political spectrum. —

Emma Tucker, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024 Tuesday’s announcement is part of a broader push from Hochul to counter Republican criticisms that Democrats in New York are soft on public safety issues, an issue that hurt her party in the 2022 midterm elections and has remained a consistent talking point for the GOP. —

Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024 It’s made from mulberry silk, which feels luxuriously soft on my sensitive skin. —

Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024 The plush fabric is soft on the skin, offering unparalleled comfort throughout the winter season. —

Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soft on