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Meaning of kill with kindness | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To pacify somebody by remaining goodhearted.

transitive

Examples

“After all these years of experience I know that some customers just act bad. You know, like bratty kids. I try to kill them with kindness, I yes them to death. Sometimes it will work and they will give me respect. Other times it doesn't.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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