syrup of figs
以溫和或迂回的方式對待尷尬或敏感的問題
口語·表達溫和應對
英文釋義
a gentle or soothing action or remedy, often used to refer to a kind gesture or kind words to resolve or ease a difficult situation
例句
He used some syrup of figs to calm down the angry customer.
典故來源
源自一種溫和的通便藥，'syrup of figs' 味甜且藥性柔和，比喻用溫和方式處理敏感問題。