soft-pedal
v.
"to tone down," 1915, figurative use from the noun (1856) in reference to the left foot-lever of a piano, which makes it quieter among other effects; from soft, adj. + pedal, n..
| 词汇 | soft-pedal |
| 词根词缀 | Online Etymology Dictionary soft-pedal v. "to tone down," 1915, figurative use from the noun (1856) in reference to the left foot-lever of a piano, which makes it quieter among other effects; from soft, adj. + pedal, n.. |
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