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
Evander (2)	ee-VAN-dər, ə-VAN-dər	Scottish, English
Ena (2)	-	Croatian
Tammy	TAM-ee	English
Juno	JOO-no (English)	Roman Mythology
DragoȘ	-	Romanian
Fraser	FRAY-zər, FRAY-zhər	Scottish, English (Rare)