put on the soft pedal

Example Sentences

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Hey there, Wladek . . . put on the soft pedal.

From The Comedienne by Obecny, Edmund

She again put on the soft pedal, and began gently to touch the piano.

From Maximina by Palacio Valdés, Armando

But we’ll have to put on the soft pedal if we hope to find out anything.

From The Motor Girls in the Mountains or, The Gypsy Girl's Secret by Penrose, Margaret

"You shouldn't give such laugh-provoking stunts, then," answered Mr. Kean, "but I'll try and remember to put on the soft pedal hereafter."

From Molly Brown's Sophomore Days by Speed, Nell

Say," said he, "put on the soft pedal, won't you?

From Ted Strong's Motor Car by Taylor, Edward C.