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kid glove

/ˈkɪd ɡlʌv/

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phrase

/ˈkɪd ɡlʌv/C1informal
  • ruВыражение, обозначающее чрезвычайно осторожное, мягкое или тактичное обращение с кем-либо или чем-либо, часто во избежание обиды или повреждения.

An expression referring to extremely careful, gentle, or tactful treatment of someone or something, often to avoid causing offense or damage.

  1. Gentle or careful treatmentC1informal

    To treat someone or something with extreme care, caution, or delicacy, often to avoid upsetting them.

    ruОсторожное обращение

    • The manager handled the sensitive employee with kid gloves.
    • You have to treat that antique vase with kid gloves.
    • The politician was handled with kid gloves during the interview.