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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In addition, CyberScoop reports that the CVE program has built up its resiliency over the years, which could soften the blow from any funding cuts.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
In an attempt to potentially soften the blow to consumers, Sony has also trimmed the price of its detachable disc drive accessory in all affected markets.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
While Amazon is trying to soften the blow by stockpiling inventory and renegotiating with suppliers, Jassy acknowledged inflationary pressures are likely to ripple through.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2025
The Federal Reserve could cushion the blow of tariffs on the economy by cutting interest rates, which can encourage companies and households to borrow and spend.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
In an attempt to potentially soften the blow to consumers, Sony has also trimmed the price of its detachable disc drive accessory in all affected markets.
—Esat Dedezade, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
While Amazon is trying to soften the blow by stockpiling inventory and renegotiating with suppliers, Jassy acknowledged inflationary pressures are likely to ripple through.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2025
The Federal Reserve could cushion the blow of tariffs on the economy by cutting interest rates, which can encourage companies and households to borrow and spend.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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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 8 May. 2025.
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