in de watten leggen

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to lay [someone] on the cotton wool, that is, to put them in a very comfortable position.

Verb[edit]

in de watten leggen

  1. (transitive, idiomatic) to treat, indulge or spoil someone
    Synonym: verwennen

Conjugation[edit]