now now
1
used to encourage someone to be patient or to calm down
- Now now, don't be upset, I'm sure we'll find your dog in no time.
- Now, now, children, there's no need to fight!
- Now, now, don't cry.Everything will be all right.You'll see!
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Used to express disagreement or disapproval, or to warn someone to stop what they are doing
- Now, now.There's no need to use that kind of language.