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Definition cushion the blow in British English

cushion the blow phrase

phrase
1

to reduce the bad effects of something

Example

Tax cuts were brought in to cushion the blow of the price rises.

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2

to reduce the effect of a fall or hit

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Definition cushion the blow in British English