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take the sting out of

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take the sting out of something
to make something that is unpleasant a little less unpleasant Humour, of course, can take the sting out of almost any unpleasant situation.
See also: out, sting, take

take the sting out of something
to slightly improve something that is unpleasant It was a difficult loss, but the support of the fans really took the sting out of it.
See also: out, sting, take


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