Meaning of the word "take the sting out of" in English
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take the sting out of
US /teɪk ðə stɪŋ aʊt əv/
UK /teɪk ðə stɪŋ aʊt əv/
Idiom
1.
to make something unpleasant less severe or painful
Example:
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The apology helped to take the sting out of his harsh words.
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A small bonus helped to take the sting out of the pay cut.
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