sweet nothings

Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

Have more romantic sweet nothings ever graced the screen?

From Los Angeles Times

Lyrically, she embraces a childlike wonder, shares her vulnerabilities and indulges in sweet nothings — all with the intention of capturing what it means to be a person.

From Los Angeles Times

Senior Chinese diplomats are reportedly whispering sweet nothings in Indian ears.

From The Wall Street Journal

But she pays little attention as she fusses around the grave and whispers sweet nothings to her dead son.

From BBC

"It's emotionally aggravating to pursue the police. If I don't call them I don't hear anything; if I do, I get sweet nothings," he adds.

From BBC