What is another word for putting the soft pedal?
Pronunciation: [pˈʊtɪŋ ðə sˈɒft pˈɛdə͡l] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the phrase "putting the soft pedal" which refers to making something less obvious or significant. One such synonym is to "tone down", which means to reduce the intensity or strength of something. Another synonym is to "minimize", which means to make something smaller or less important. "Understate" is also a good synonym which means to downplay or make something seem less important. For those who prefer a more colloquial expression, "downplay" can also be used, meaning to make something seem less significant than it is. All of these synonyms are useful in expressing the idea of putting the soft pedal on something.
