take the sting out of
US /teɪk ðə stɪŋ aʊt əv/
UK /teɪk ðə stɪŋ aʊt əv/
1.
mengurangkan kepedihan, melegakan kesan buruk
to make something unpleasant less severe or painful
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The apology helped to take the sting out of his harsh words.
Permohonan maaf itu membantu mengurangkan kepedihan kata-kata kasarnya.
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A small bonus helped to take the sting out of the pay cut.
Bonus kecil membantu mengurangkan kesan buruk pemotongan gaji.