Soft On for Dummies

Hey there! So you're wondering what "soft on" means, right? Well, let me break it down for you using simple words and explaining it in different ways.

Alright, picture this: you know when you touch something really gently, like a fluffy cloud or a feather? You can say that it feels "soft," right? So when we talk about being "soft on" something or someone, it means that you're being gentle or lenient towards them. It's like treating them gently, just like how you would softly touch a delicate object.

Now, let's use an analogy here. Imagine you have a pet dog named Max, and he accidentally chewed on your favorite pair of shoes. But instead of getting really angry and shouting at Max, you decide to forgive him and understand that he's just a playful pup who made a mistake. You are being "soft on" Max because you're not being harsh or strict with him for what he did.

But hold on, there's also another meaning to "soft on." It can be used when talking about someone's attitude towards a certain topic, like a rule or a law. For example, let's say there's a rule at school that says no chewing gum, but your teacher doesn't enforce this rule too strictly. They allow you to chew gum sometimes as long as you don't let it interfere with your learning. In this case, we can say that your teacher is "soft on" the rule about chewing gum.

So, to sum it all up, being "soft on" means being gentle or lenient with someone or something, whether it's forgiving a mistake or having a more relaxed attitude towards a rule or law. It's like treating them gently, just like you would gently touch a soft and delicate object. Makes sense?