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charm offensive

idiom

A campaign of deliberately using charm and flattery in order to achieve some goal, especially in a political or diplomatic field.

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Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    charm the birds from the trees

    To behave in a very charming manner.

  2. 02

    prawn cocktail offensive

    a strategy of the Labour Party in winning over important people in the world of finance

  3. 03

    take the offensive

    To attack instead of defending; to be bold and proactive.

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