a softly, softly approach

(British & Australian)

a gradual way of solving a problem that shows patience and does not involve immediate action or force The recent unrest in the capital suggests that the government's softly, softly approach to reform is not working.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Cathy	KATH-ee	English
Sheena	SHEE-nə	Scottish, English
Virgee	VUR-jee	English
Merilyn	-	English
GunnvÖR	-	Ancient Scandinavian
Vakha	-	Chechen