Kiss something better

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verb phrase

To try to help or comfort someone, especially a child, who has been hurt or upset by using light gestures such as a kiss or gentle words.

After she fell and scraped her knee, her mother would always kiss it better.
Visual representation of "kiss something better" - To try to help or comfort someone, especially a child, who has been hurt or upset by using light gestures such as a kiss or gentle words.

Often appears as...

  • mother kisses it better
  • kiss the boo-boo better

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Parental Comfort

Often used by parents to soothe children's minor injuries, conveying tenderness and care.

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When the little boy bumped his head, his father kissed it better.
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Emotional Relief

The phrase suggests that affection can provide emotional relief, not just physical healing.

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Her grandmother kissed the stuffed animal better, making her smile again.
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Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe someone's attempt to fix a non-physical problem.

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He tried to kiss her worries better by assuring her everything would be fine.
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