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idiomsweeten/sugar the pill BrEBrEsugar-coat the pill AmEto do something to make an unpleasant job or situation less unpleasant for the person who has to accept it ◆ often used in politics:The Chancellor is expected to raise income tax, but may introduce some VAT changes to sweeten the pill.Keaton will sugar-coat the pill with a drop in interest rates.
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