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sweetness and light

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Source Word

sweetness and light

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌswiːtnəs n̩ ˈlaɪt/

idiomatic uncountable

(idiomatic, often in the negative or ironic) That which is good, pleasant, pure, etc.

Japanese Meaning

良きもの、快適で純粋な状態を指す表現。 / （しばしば否定的または皮肉な文脈で）理想化された、上品で洗練された善なる状態。

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Don't expect sweetness and light from the new manager; she can be ruthless when necessary.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

新しいマネージャーに親切さや温かさを期待してはいけません。必要な時には冷酷になり得ます。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, often in the negative or ironic) That which is good, pleasant, pure, etc.

The Difference is, that inſtead of Dirt and Poiſon, we have rather choſe to fill our Hives with Honey and Wax, thus furniſhing Mankind with the two Nobleſt of Things, which are Sweetneſs and Light.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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