Meaning of the word "soft pedal" in English
What does "soft pedal" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
soft pedal
US /ˌsɑːftˈped.əl/
UK /ˌsɑːftˈped.əl/
Verb
1.
to treat or describe something as less important, serious, or urgent than it really is
Example:
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The government tried to soft-pedal the economic crisis.
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She decided to soft-pedal her criticism to avoid conflict.
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