kid gloves
see handle with kid gloves.
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How to use kid gloves in a sentence
But Gabrielle Giffords has never asked to be treated with kid gloves.
Gabby Giffords and the Problem with ‘Inspiration Porn’ | Elizabeth Heideman | September 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWith a few exceptions, the Obama administration has tended to the financial industry with kid gloves.
Wall Street Showers Romney Campaign With Donations, Abandons Obama | Luke Kerr-Dineen | October 9, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTJames Jones, the national security advisor, is treated with kid gloves.
If strategic thinkers in the GOP have their way, they will treat Snowe with kid gloves.
White kid gloves may also be washed in this manner, provided they have never been cleaned with India-rubber.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley
They next covered his arms with sleeves made of wadded silk, and then presented him with kid gloves, also greased inside.
Chicot the Jester | Alexandre Dumas, PereWhy, I've seen them go out in frock-coats and tall hats and kid gloves.
Littlebourne Lock | F. Bayford HarrisonAnd if they had, a rusty coat and a lack of money to spend on kid gloves would have effectually kept him away.
Duffels | Edward EgglestonI have no patience with your prefectures and your young men with flowing neck-ties and kid gloves.
The Isle of Unrest | Henry Seton Merriman
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