soften up
(phrasal verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To make someone or something less resistant or become more receptive.
To make someone or something less resistant or become more receptive.
Ví dụ:
The advertising campaign is meant to soften up consumers before the new product hits the shelves.
The advertising campaign is meant to soften up consumers before the new product hits the shelves.
soften up
(phrasal verb)
Giải nghĩa:
In cooking, it means to make something (usually food) soft or tender by heating it or soaking it in liquid.
In cooking, it means to make something (usually food) soft or tender by heating it or soaking it in liquid.
Ví dụ:
You need to soften up the butter before mixing it into the batter.
You need to soften up the butter before mixing it into the batter.
Cách sử dụng
To "soften up" means to make someone or something less resistant or less tough. It is often used when you want to persuade or convince someone to do something or when you want to make something easier to manage or handle. For example, you might "soften up" a tough piece of meat by marinating it or "soften up" a strict teacher by being extra polite and respectful. It is a casual expression that is often used in everyday conversations.
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