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tone down

Idiom Communication

Meaning

to make something less forceful or intense

Example Sentences

"Could you tone down the colors in that slide?"

Related Expressions

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to be the best or most successful in a situation

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to be very successful or happy

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not easily fooled; experienced and smart

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to think or speak about something repeatedly

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to strongly criticize someone for something they did wrong

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to help someone improve their situation or get an advantage