Keresés
to water down
[phrase form: water]
01
enyhít
to make something such as a law, suggestion, etc. less intense, complicated, or forceful, typically by removing or reducing certain parts of it
03
lágyít
to weaken the effectiveness of something such as an idea, opinion, speech, etc., usually by softening the language or removing content that might upset or offend people
Példa
The company's ambitious expansion plans were watered down to focus on more achievable short-term goals.
The school's dress code policy was watered down to allow for more leniency in students' attire after receiving complaints from parents.
The initial draft of the bill aimed to impose strict environmental regulations, but it was watered down after pressure from industry lobbyists.
The new safety guidelines for construction sites were watered down to accommodate the concerns of contractors, despite objections from workers' unions.
Can you water down the juice for the kids?
