English Dictionary

sweetness and light

IPA（発音記号）

/ˌswiːtnəs n̩ ˈlaɪt/

名詞

慣用表現 不可算名詞

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

日本語の意味

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。

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

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。

意味（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.