now now

ریشه

This phrase is a repetition of 'now', of Old English origin, used to express immediate attention or pacification.

مثال

• 'Now now,' he said, 'there's no need to get upset.'
• 'Now now,' she soothed, 'it's not as bad as it seems.'
• 'Now now,' he chided, 'let's not jump to conclusions.'

ترکیب‌های رایج

say 'now now' soothe with 'now now' chide with 'now now' pacify with 'now now'