velvet glove en · NOUN
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) Superficial gentleness and courtesy masking a strong and unyielding will or determination.
Negotiate with an iron fist inside a velvet glove.
If you will stab your opponent in the back, it must be with a velvet glove on your hand and the sweetest smile on your face.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| velvet gloves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |