Cushion the blow

cushion the blow
to do something that reduces harm.
Etymology: from the idea of making the force of one thing hitting another less damaging by surrounding it with something soft

The way to cushion the blow is to raise prices slowly, not all at once.

by bruceliu May 23, 2006

cushioning the blow

giving your boyfriend (or girlfriend) a blowjob right before you break-up with them to ease the pain of the breakup

damn...i accidentally walked in on linzy cushioning the blow. jasen quickly told me to pls go

by THE chocolate thunder February 6, 2013

cushion blow

To flatulate while sitting down and conceal the sound and smell into which you are seated. Typically a sofa, or seat in the car. Preferably a soft cushion.

Larry cushion blowed on the couch. We're going to need to have that fumigated.

by Mr Trip1et July 12, 2014