cushion/soften the blow

idiom

: to make one's disappointment less painful
She was disappointed not to get the job, but the promise of another job cushioned/softened the blow.

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That could help soften the blow a bit when A Minecraft Movie builds its all-ages crowd the weekend of April 4th. Mark Hughes, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Image Some countries are responding by trying to soften the blow and, in some cases, lay the groundwork for deals with Washington. Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 To cushion the blow of disasters like the Los Angeles fires, insurance companies can buy their own insurance policies, known as reinsurance. Umair Irfan, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025 While parting ways with Carr would inevitably result in dead money, the Saints could soften the blow by designating him for a post-June 1 cut. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cushion/soften the blow

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“Cushion/soften the blow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cushion%2Fsoften%20the%20blow. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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