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beside the cushion
Unimportant. A digression. Oh, that's beside the cushion. Let's get back to the main topic.
cushion the blow
To ease the pain or stress of something unpleasant. When my daughter had to get a shot at the doctor's office, I tried to cushion the blow by telling her we would go out for ice cream afterward.
cushion the effect(s) of (something)
To ease or lessen the pain, stress, or burden of something unpleasant. These stimulus checks aim to cushion the effect of the recession on the average citizen.
miss the cushion
To fail in some way. The phrase is similar in meaning and use to "miss the mark." I felt confident going into the interview, but I think I really missed the cushion, judging by the recruiter's facial expressions.
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cushion/soften the ˈblow
make something unpleasant seem less unpleasant and easier to accept: When he lost his job he was offered a cash payment to soften the blow.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017