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wrap in cotton wool

idiom

To treat delicately, to baby, to coddle.


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  1. 01

    cotton to

    To like; approve of, accept, or tolerate.

  2. 02

    dyed-in-the-wool

    Firmly established in one's beliefs or habits; having a specified characteristic, identity, etc. deeply ingrained in one's nature.

  3. 03

    high cotton

    The best of times; a time of well being.

  4. 04

    more cry than wool

    Dramatic assertions that are backed by little evidence.

  5. 05

    pull the wool over someone's eyes

    To deceive someone.

  6. 06

    slut's wool

    Accumulated dust, fluff, hair, etc., that tends to occur indoors in areas not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.

  7. 07

    wrap around one's little finger

    To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.

  8. 08

    wrap in the flag

    To claim as deserving support for patriotic reasons.

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