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soft-pedal

Translations

soft-pedalverb
Usually transitive; also used in music in the sense of playing softly.
The company tried to soft-pedal the delay in the product launch.
Компания пыталась приуменьшить задержку с запуском продукта.
She soft-pedaled her objections during the meeting.
Она смягчила свои возражения во время встречи.
Additional translations
приглушатьМузыкальное употребление: играть тише, мягче.

Definitions

soft-pedalverb
To make something seem less important, serious, or noticeable than it really is; to downplay.
The company tried to soft-pedal the delay in the product launch.
To play a piano softly, especially by using the soft pedal.
She soft-pedaled the melody to create a gentler sound.
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