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    soften up

    US /ˈsɔfən ʌp/

    ・

    UK /ˈsɔ:fən ʌp/

    A2
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo make something softer or more pliable.
    I need to soften up the butter before I can spread it on the bread.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo make someone more amenable or receptive to an idea.
    The lawyer tried to soften up the judge with compliments.

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    One Simple Trick To FIX YOUR BACKSWING For Good!

    06:00One Simple Trick To FIX YOUR BACKSWING For Good!
    • So that loading phase of going from wide to narrow What's a great sort of thought that players could have in the transition to ensure that they get that narrow transition I Would say that they just need to feel like they soften up that arm tension Okay, that the structure that they would have built into the backswing like things right now You're gonna feel as though you're a bit more rigid Yeah, allow it to soften up as you start to shift into that lead side.

      So that loading phase of going from wide to narrow What's a great sort of thought that players could have in the transition to ensure that they get that narrow transition I Would say that they just need to feel like they soften up that arm tension Okay, that the structure that they would have built into the backswing like things right now You're gonna feel as though you're a bit more rigid Yeah, allow it to soften up as you start to shift into that lead side.

    • Let's see how this ball fizzes out Just like that so if you are struggling with a narrow to wide golf swing you're throwing it away You're struggling with contact use this drill soften up the wrists in the transition and it can help you with your ball striking Thanks for watching this video YouTube thinks that you would benefit from watching this one next So click that card and it could be the tip that you need to take your game to the next level I'll see you next time

      Let's see how this ball fizzes out Just like that so if you are struggling with a narrow to wide golf swing you're throwing it away You're struggling with contact use this drill soften up the wrists in the transition and it can help you with your ball striking Thanks for watching this video YouTube thinks that you would benefit from watching this one next So click that card and it could be the tip that you need to take your game to the next level I'll see you next time

    A2

    British Breakfast - Hash Browns, Baked Beans, Mushrooms, Sausages, Bacon & Eggs

    12:37British Breakfast - Hash Browns, Baked Beans, Mushrooms, Sausages, Bacon & Eggs
    • Now, for making the perfect baked beans, you need to soak these hard kidney beans in water for 8 hours and just let them be so that they soften up.

      Now, for making the perfect baked beans, you need to soak these hard kidney beans in water for 8 hours and just let them be so that they soften up.

    • ..and just let them be so that they soften up.

      ..and just let them be so that they soften up.

    B1

    How to Make Fish Tacos | Tacos De Pescado

    10:37How to Make Fish Tacos |  Tacos De Pescado
    • I can see with my little eye spy that the cabbage has already started to soften up just with that little bit of motion in the ocean.

      I can see with my little eye spy that the cabbage has already started to soften up just with that little bit of motion in the ocean.

    • but I can see with my little eye, eye spy, that the cabbage has already started to soften up just with that little bit of motion in the ocean.

      but I can see with my little eye, eye spy, that the cabbage has already started to soften up just with that little bit of motion in the ocean.

    B1

    Morning Routine Life Hacks - 35 Life Hacks and DIY Projects You Need to Try!

    17:58Morning Routine Life Hacks - 35 Life Hacks and DIY Projects You Need to Try!
    • heat will soften up the product and you'll get many more use of your favorite mascara.

      heat will soften up the product and you'll get many more use of your favorite mascara.

    • The heat will soften up the product and you'll get many more use of your favorite mascara.

      The heat will soften up the product and you'll get many more use of your favorite mascara.

    B1

    Makeup Mistakes That Age You - And What to Do Instead

    28:23Makeup Mistakes That Age You - And What to Do Instead
    • If there's too much of a contrast between your skin color and your hair color, then you need to soften up the color that you use on your brow.

      If there's too much of a contrast between your skin color and your hair color, then you need to soften up the color that you use on your brow.

    • If there's too much of a contrast between your skin color and your hair color, then you need to soften up the color that you use on your brow.

      If there's too much of a contrast between your skin color and your hair color, then you need to soften up the color that you use on your brow.

    B1

    清除血管阻塞、血管內斑塊的最好5種營養素,自然療法,柏格醫生 Dr Berg

    08:11清除血管阻塞、血管內斑塊的最好5種營養素,自然療法,柏格醫生 Dr Berg
    • You have magnesium and potassium that helps to soften up the arteries if they're stiff and rigid.

      You have magnesium and potassium that helps to soften up the arteries if they're stiff and rigid.

    • You have magnesium and potassium that helps to soften up the arteries if they're stiff and rigid.

      You have magnesium and potassium that helps to soften up the arteries if they're stiff and rigid.

    B2

    How to Make Beer Cheese Soup | Hilah Cooking

    15:06How to Make Beer Cheese Soup |  Hilah Cooking
    • I'm going to add a little bit of salt to help it soften up.

      I'm going to add a little bit of salt to help it soften up.

    • I'm going to add a little bit of salt to help it soften up.

      I'm going to add a little bit of salt to help it soften up.

    B1

    “Where Are All The Good Men At?”

    14:05“Where Are All The Good Men At?”
    • Whether it's through painful personal experience or by being subliminally reminded of it in pop culture, men who are ready to commit are fearful of doing so because they've noticed that many women seem to like them more and soften up when they're mistreated and kept guessing.

      Whether it's through painful personal experience or by being subliminally reminded of it in pop culture, men who are ready to commit are fearful of doing so because they've noticed that many women seem to like them more and soften up when they're mistreated and kept guessing.

    • Whether it's through painful personal experience or by being subliminally reminded of it in pop culture, men who are ready to commit are fearful of doing so because they've noticed that many women seem to like them more and soften up when they're mistreated and kept guessing.

      Whether it's through painful personal experience or by being subliminally reminded of it in pop culture, men who are ready to commit are fearful of doing so because they've noticed that many women seem to like them more and soften up when they're mistreated and kept guessing.

    B1

    US can open Strait of Hormuz with 'a little more time', says President Trump | BBC News

    09:39US can open Strait of Hormuz with 'a little more time', says President Trump | BBC News
    • They'd have to soften up the targets at Keshem Island, then they'd have to put boots on the ground through all of those islands in order to secure maritime superiority.

      They'd have to soften up the targets at Keshem Island, then they'd have to put boots on the ground through all of those islands in order to secure maritime superiority.

    • They'd have to soften up the targets at Keshem Island, then they'd have to put boots on the ground through all of those islands in order to secure maritime superiority.

      They'd have to soften up the targets at Keshem Island, then they'd have to put boots on the ground through all of those islands in order to secure maritime superiority.

    B2

    Butternut Risotto | Wingin' It! | Hilah Cooking

    15:30Butternut Risotto |  Wingin' It!  |  Hilah Cooking
    • Okay, so I'm gonna add a little bit of salt to this to help these onions soften up, kinda draw some of the water out.

      Okay, so I'm gonna add a little bit of salt to this to help these onions soften up, kinda draw some of the water out.

    • Okay, so I'm gonna add a little bit of salt to this to help these onions soften up, kind of draw some of the water out.

      Okay, so I'm gonna add a little bit of salt to this to help these onions soften up, kind of draw some of the water out.

    B1