Soft idioms

External rigidity and softness

Soft outside and rigid inside-soft outside and rigid inside

shilly-shally

Gentle and kind

In a soft way to the strong.

Strong in appearance, fragile in heart.

Despite the hard shell, the heart is still soft.

Mitigate force with kindness

Tender love

Affectionate, restless

Soft can overcome hard.

bully the weak and fear the strong