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
Sho	sho:	Japanese
LlÚCia	-	Catalan
Hadewych	HAH-də-veekh, HAH-də-weekh	Dutch
Deven	DEV-ən	English (Modern)
Derrick	['derik]
Alcides	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized), Portuguese, Spanish