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Definition

To treat (a person or a subject) very delicately or carefully, especially so as not to cause offense or controversy.

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Origins

From kid glove.

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In Context

  • "The campaign staff cautioned the candidate to handle the issue with kid gloves."
  • "He does not trifle with them, or handle them with kid gloves. No, he judges them to be the scum of the earth, and he treats them accordingly by putting them away."
  • "[Richard] Ingrams has always enjoyed a reputation for insensitivity. As with other columnists in the British press, he treads on toes to make his point and rides roughshod over issues that others handle with kid gloves, or avoid altogether."
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  • treat with kid gloves
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