there, there
Soothing spoken comfort
There, there is a soothing expression of comfort, typically addressed to someone crying or upset.
The phrase acknowledges distress while gently signaling that things will be all right: There, there, it's going to be okay.
Often accompanied by physical comfort like patting or hugging.
- now, nowPlacating verbal gesture
- hereIn this location
- it's okayExpression of reassurance
- wellDug water source
- poor thingExpression of sympathetic pity
don't cry · touch · hug · warm embrace · shoulder to cry on · dear · pat · pat on back · tut-tut · compassion · soothing · validation · lullaby · soft voice · tenderness · reassurance · solace · active listening
there, thereget over it
Accept and proceed
suck it up · man up · deal with it · nobody cares · cry me a river
there, theregood riddance
Joy at removal
you deserve it · suffer · ha ha · too bad · salt in the wound
there, therehave you tried
action plan · practical advice · problem-solving · tough love · constructive criticism