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sweetness and light

sweet·ness and light


noun 
Definition:
 
friendliness and harmony: pleasantness and friendliness or peace and harmony, especially in contrast to normal behavior or circumstances
He has a vile temper, but when he gets his way, he's all sweetness and light.

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