Gmail address: https:/[email protected] checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Sugarcoat the truthmeans to make something unpleasant sound gentler or nicer than it really is.Examples:1- The doctor didn’t want to sugarcoat the truth, so she explained the results clearly.2- He sugarcoated the truth by saying the project “needs work,” when it actually had serious problems.
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Grounded
Gmail address: https:/[email protected] checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Groundedmeans to feel stable, calm, and connected to reality — emotionally balanced and not easily overwhelmed.Examples:1- Even during chaos, she stayed grounded and made thoughtful decisions.2- Her grounded nature makes everyone around her feel safer and calmer.
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Talk in circles
Gmail address: https:/[email protected] For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Talk in circlesmeans to speak in a confusing, repetitive way that doesn’t reach a clear conclusion.Examples:1- The manager talked in circles for ten minutes and still didn’t answer the question.2- When they argue, they talk in circles instead of solving the problem.
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Give someone grace
Gmail address: https:/[email protected] checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Give someone gracemeans to offer understanding or patience, especially when you don’t know what they’re going through.Examples:1- She wanted to be upset, but she remembered everyone has a hidden emotional world — so she gave him grace.2- When someone snaps at you, it’s often about their emotional hinterland, not you — so give them a little grace.
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Ride it out
Gmail address: https:/[email protected] checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Ride it out means to stay calm during a difficult moment and let it pass naturally — just like waiting for a storm to end.Examples:1- When she felt overwhelmed, she reminded herself it was just inner weather — she needed to ride it out.2- Sadness may feel powerful, but like rain, it softens when you ride it out with patience.
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