72 entries under soft-soaping topic. ×

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spread it on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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sweeten up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, praise, charm)
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work on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, promote)
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work over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, praise, influence)
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appeal to(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stimulate, excite)
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beg for mercy(verb, expression, idiom, acquiesce, court)
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beslaver(verb, praise, charm, persuade, humor)
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dulcify(verb, calm, quiet, help, cool)
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eat dirt(verb, expression, acquiesce, court, beg)
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eat humble pie(verb, expression, idiom, acquiesce, court)
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honied(verb, influence, spread, charm, jolly)
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humble oneself(verb, expression, acquiesce, court, beg)
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humoring(verb, tempt, flatter, acquiesce, jiving)
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jollies(verb, spread, deceive, entice, tempt)
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jollying(verb, spread, deceive, entice, tempt)
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lay on thick(verb, expression, idiom, spread, deceive)
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laying it on thick(verb, expression, idiom, spread, deceive)
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lead on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, influence, stimulate)
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make mouth water(verb, expression, idiom, stimulate, excite)
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make much of(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, favor)
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