The recent unrest in the capital suggests that the government's softly, softly approach to reform is not working.
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softly-softly — adj BrE softly softly approach a way of dealing with something or someone which involves being very patient and careful ▪ We need to adopt a softly softly approach with Mike … Dictionary of contemporary English
softly-softly — adj cautious, restrained, low key, diplomatic, patient, tentative, indirect FORMAL circumspect ≠ aggressive, direct, assertive * * * ▶ adjective CAUTIOUS, circumspect, discreet, gentle, patient, tactful, diplomatic. * * * softly softˈly adjective … Useful english dictionary
softly-softly — also softly, softly ADJ: ADJ n A softly softly approach to something is cautious and patient and avoids direct action or force. [BRIT] There is now a growing debate as to whether the government s softly, softly approach to the prison protest was… … English dictionary
softly-softly — adjective BrE softly softly approach a way of dealing with something or someone which involves being very patient and careful: I think we need to adopt a softly softly approach with Mike … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
softly softly — 1. adjective Discreet, low key, careful. Second, this lack of divergence is also the outcome of the EUs softly softly approach to human rights and democracy in Morocco. Syn: diplomatic, understated 2. adverb … Wiktionary
softly-softly — UK [ˌsɒftlɪ ˈsɒftlɪ] / US [ˌsɑftlɪ ˈsɑftlɪ] adjective [only before noun] British a softly softly way of doing something is a slow careful way that tries not to upset people She doesn t like my softly softly approach – she wants quick results … English dictionary
softly — adv. in a soft, gentle, or quiet manner. Phrases and idioms: softly softly (of an approach or strategy) cautious; discreet and cunning … Useful english dictionary
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