CHARM OFFENSIVE


Meaning of CHARM OFFENSIVE in English

If you say that someone has launched a charm offensive , you disapprove of the fact that they are being very friendly to their opponents or people who are causing problems for them. ( JOURNALISM )

He launched what was called a charm offensive against MPs who might not support the Government.

N-SING [ disapproval ]

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