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Adverbial with kid gloves has 1 sense
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Definitions from the Webwith kid glovesPart of Speech: Phrase Definition: In a cautious or delicate manner; handling a situation or person with extreme care or gentleness. Senses: 1. Adverbial Sense: If someone handles a situation or person with kid gloves, they do it very cautiously and delicately. Example Sentence: He treated the fragile antique vase with kid gloves to avoid any damage. 2. Idiomatic Sense: If someone treats another person with kid gloves, they handle them very gently or carefully, being overly considerate of their feelings. Example Sentence: The manager always dealt with his temperamental star player with kid gloves, trying not to upset him. Related Products: | ||||
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