1 The enemies' defences were softened up after bombing.

2 Use artillery to soften up the enemy forces.

3 Housewives were softened up with free gifts before the salesmen began the hard talking.

4 Potential customers are softened up with free gifts before the sales talk.

5 Now the unions are softening up their hard hats.

6 I told him we were softening up a bit.

7 Use your own artillery to soften up the enemy units that you wish to attack.

8 He was being put in his place, softened up for what was to come.

9 Hick was softened up with alarming ease by Merv Hughes.

10 She'd have to be patient until lunchtime,[] then soften up Penry Vaughan with a snack before she made her request.

11 His face seems to soften up a little.

12 This cream will soften up your skin.

13 Soften up public sentiment for a generous divorce settlement?

14 Use burst drones only to soften up your opponent.

15 The material has begun to soften up.

16 The special cream will help to soften up your skin.

17 Housewives are soften up with free gift before the salesmen begin the hard talking.

18 The frozen earth begins to soften up at the beginning of spring every year.

19 This nifty hand - turned grinder will soften up nuts of all kinds for you.

20 Sometimes an expensive gift may be necessary to soften up a government official.

21 This special cream will help to soften up our skin.

22 " You'd soften up soon enough if I were Blacky.