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
Eutychius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Adey	['ædi]
Katrijn	kaht-RIEN	Dutch
Dorcas	DAWR-kəs (English)	Biblical
Leela	-	Indian, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam
Maureen	maw-REEN, MAWR-een	Irish, English