velvet glove

English

Noun

velvet glove (usually uncountable, plural velvet gloves)

  1. Superficial gentleness and courtesy masking a strong and unyielding will or determination.
    If you will stab your opponent in the back, it must be with a velvet glove on your hand and the sweetest smile on your face.
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