soft-pedaling

[US]/[ˈsɒft ˈpedəlɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈsɒft ˈpedəlɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To avoid giving a direct or firm answer; to equivocate.; To moderate one's views or actions in order to avoid controversy or opposition.
n.The act of avoiding directness or firmness in one's statements or actions.

Phrases & Collocations

soft-pedaling around

avoiding soft-pedaling

soft-pedaling issue

soft-pedaling approach

stopped soft-pedaling

soft-pedaling tactic

soft-pedaling language

soft-pedaling now

soft-pedaling further

soft-pedaling details

Example Sentences

the politician was accused of soft-pedaling the issue to avoid controversy.

the company soft-pedaled the negative findings in their market research.

he soft-pedaled his enthusiasm for the project, fearing it wouldn't succeed.

the report soft-pedaled the extent of the environmental damage.

she soft-pedaled her concerns about the new policy during the meeting.

the journalist was criticized for soft-pedaling the government's failures.

they soft-pedaled the risks involved in the investment opportunity.

the lawyer soft-pedaled the client's involvement in the crime.

the manager soft-pedaled the importance of employee feedback.

the author soft-pedaled the protagonist's flaws in the novel.

the team soft-pedaled their progress to avoid setting unrealistic expectations.

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