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kid glove

kidg·love

uncommon informal
noun (1) adjective (1)

noun

1.

adjective

1.

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people

  • “by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone”
  • “a tactful way of correcting someone”
  • “the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill”
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See kid glove.

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