sweet nothings
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| Idioms: sweet nothings |
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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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
inconsequential expressions of affection
Synonym: honeyed words
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 | sweet (Idiom) |
| Sweet Nothings (1994 Album by Melody Sweeting) |
| Love Songs [Rhino] (2001 Album by Curtis Mayfield) |
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