soft on

idiom

informal + old-fashioned

: attracted to (someone)

I think he's a little soft on her.

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In all three races, critics who cited smash-and-grab robberies, open drug dealing at homeless encampments and other unlawful trends, said the leaders were too soft on crime. —

Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 Other district attorneys accused of being soft on crime are also in trouble in November, with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon polling far behind his opponent. —

Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024 This silk pillowcase is soft on skin and even helps prevent flyaways—perfect for anyone who rolls out of bed minutes before their early-morning classes. —

Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 Plus, merino naturally resists odor buildup and is soft on skin. —

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