Literal translation
to sugar the pill, by hand
Meaning
to sugarcoat the pill
Explanation
To sweeten an unpleasant truth so its impact softens. Literally, to sugar the pill by hand.
Provençal expression
Literal translation
to sugar the pill, by hand
Meaning
to sugarcoat the pill
Explanation
To sweeten an unpleasant truth so its impact softens. Literally, to sugar the pill by hand.
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