Parents should not wrap their children in cotton wool.
wrap in cotton wool
idiomTo treat delicately, to baby, to coddle.
She is so talented that she does not need her boss to wrap her in cotton wool.
While his intentions were protective, he realized that to wrap his adult son in cotton wool would only hinder his personal growth.
- 01
cotton to
To like; approve of, accept, or tolerate.
- 02
high cotton
The best of times; a time of well being.
- 03
more cry than wool
Dramatic assertions that are backed by little evidence.
- 04
pull the wool over someone's eyes
To deceive someone.
- 05
slut's wool
Accumulated dust, fluff, hair, etc., that tends to occur indoors in areas not regularly dusted, such as under heavy furniture.
- 06
wrap around one's little finger
To successfully control or exert influence over, especially for a sustained period of time.
- 07
wrap in the flag
To claim as deserving support for patriotic reasons.
- 08
wrap up
To conclude or finish completely.