soft on

idiom

informal + old-fashioned
: attracted to (someone)
I think he's a little soft on her.

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Somehow, this shell also manages to be bizarrely soft on the skin with almost no rustle. Adrienne So, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025 Light and airy, eco-friendly bamboo fabric — used for clothing, sheets, towels and other household textiles — is touted for being soft on baby skin, hypoallergenic, moisture-wicking and breathable, which prevents overheating. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025 Republicans accused the president of being soft on communism. Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2025 It’s also designed with an interior liner that’s soft on the skin and smooths your silhouette. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soft on

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“Soft on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20on. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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