soft soap

• Expression informelle désignant la flatterie ou des discours persuasifs et peu sincères utilisés pour convaincre quelqu'un de faire quelque chose ou gagner sa faveur.

An informal expression referring to flattery or persuasive, insincere talk used to convince someone to do something or to gain favor.

1. Flattery or PersuasionB2informal

   Persuasive or flattering talk used to convince someone to do something.

   Flatterie persuasive

   • He tried to use soft soap to get a promotion.
   • Don't fall for her soft soap; she just wants a favor.
   • The salesman's soft soap convinced me to buy the car.