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sweet nothings

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sweet nothings

affectionate but unimportant or meaningless words spoken to a loved one. Jack was whispering sweet nothings in Joan's ear when they were dancing. The two lovers sat in the cinema exchanging sweet nothings.

See also: nothing, sweet

sweet nothings

romantic things that people who are in love say to each other He kept leaning across the table, whispering sweet nothings in her ear.

See You bet your ass!, cop it sweet, keep sweet

See also: nothing, sweet

sweet nothings

Endearments, often whispered, between lovers. For example, They sat in a corner all evening, whispering sweet nothings. [c. 1900] Also see sweet talk.

See also: nothing, sweet

sweet nothings

n. loving comments; pleasant remarks between lovers. They are out on the porch swing whispering sweet nothings in each other’s ears.

See also: nothing, sweet