soft on

• Expression informelle désignant une attitude indulgente, excessivement sympathique ou romantique envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, impliquant souvent un manque de rigueur ou de discipline.

An informal expression describing a lenient, overly sympathetic, or romantic attitude toward someone or something, often implying a lack of strictness or discipline.

1. Lenient or not strictB2informal

   To be too lenient, forgiving, or not strict enough with someone or something.

   indulgent envers

   • The judge was criticized for being soft on criminals.
   • Parents should not be too soft on their children's bad behavior.
   • The government is accused of being soft on corruption.

2. Having romantic feelingsB2informal

   To have romantic or affectionate feelings for someone.

   avoir un faible pour

   • He's always been soft on her since they met.
   • She's gone soft on her new neighbor.
   • I think he's a bit soft on his colleague.