Sentences with phrase «lightening the mood by»

In a question about «what the US government should do about» bitcoin, Mnuchin lightened the mood by asking moderator David Rubenstein for full disclosure on bitcoin ownership, to which Rubenstein responded that he «didn't even know what it is» and that he «missed the boat,» to a round of laughter.

Two men who were trying to lighten the mood by selling «Obama Waffles» were asked to leave this afternoon after protesters found the boxes racist.

In an effort to make sure another near let - down doesn't happen, the Michigan student section will attempt to lighten the mood by wearing jorts for this Big Ten showdown.

He started off trying to lighten the mood by talking about his haircut while fans sobbed all over the arena.

Lighten the mood by mentioning a cute kitten you saw or a really nice note you received or sent to someone.

It sounds silly, but if you and your travel partner are able to lighten the mood by finding the humor in a crappy situation then it will ease the tension and make the rest of the trip a lot more pleasurable.

Some examples of repair attempts: A reach to hold hands or a warm embrace, lightening the mood by teasing or joking («Can we have a do - over?»)

Not exact matches

You've heard speakers attempt to lighten the mood and remove pressure by confessing their fear of public speaking.

10:57 - Brooks uses her «Vatican chimney» story, in which the Sun indicated its political support by pumping red smoke out of its Wapping offices, as a way of lightening the mood.

Basic black is always a classic but you can lighten the mood of an outfit by making sure it has some colorful details.

So, in an effort to lighten the mood around here, I have joined up with a team of amazing bloggers for a fun fall tour hosted by the lovely Marty of A Stroll Thru Life (thank you for having me, Marty!)

-LSB-...] So, in an effort to lighten the mood around here, I have joined up with a team of amazing bloggers for a fun fall tour hosted by the lovely Marty of A Stroll Thru Life (thank you for having me, Marty!)

The mood, though, is lightened considerably by the film's exuberant musical numbers.

The misogynistic screenplay by director Richard Bates Jr. audaciously tries gallows humor to lighten the mood while offering half - hearted critiques of intergenerational strife and organized religion, with mixed results.

But it's not just the R34 GT - R that's lightening my mood, because every time I glance in the rear - view mirror, picked out by the low winter sun are two shapes that send a shockwave of anticipation down my spine.

Lighten the mood for a special occasion or an evening of entertaining by flipping on the sound system and gas fireplace.

I am sometimes asked by judges in workshops «is it OK if I crack the odd joke to lighten the mood in the court room?».