soft on

• Expressão informal que descreve uma atitude indulgente, excessivamente complacente ou romântica em relação a alguém ou algo, frequentemente implicando falta de rigor ou disciplina.

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.

   Brando

   • 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.

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   • 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.