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Definition take the sting out of something in American English

take the sting out of something phrase

phrase
1

to make something less unpleasant

Example

A pay bonus should take the sting out of the tax increases.

Synonyms and related words
heal soften the blow/impact/effect mitigate
Definition take the sting out of something in American English