soft line

noun

1. a position or policy, as in politics, that is moderate and flexible.

soft line

noun

1. a moderate flexible attitude or policy

Derived Forms

• ˌsoft-ˈliner, noun

Other Words From

• soft-line adjective
• soft-liner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft line¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

It was the hard line, not the soft line, that briefly diverted Iran from its dangerous path.

From The Daily Beast

And speaking of Gingrich, there was his soft line on immigration, which really might cost him.

From The Daily Beast

A low colour crept up into the soft line of Miss Stone's cheek and rested there.

From Project Gutenberg

From his long steel spurs to his hard coned hat not a soft line was there, nor a feeble curve.

From Project Gutenberg

If you are careful and mind what you are about, you will have a soft line.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Desborough was pretty, but there was not a soft line in her face.

From Project Gutenberg