be all sweetness and light• The negotiationswere not all sweetness and light.
Examples from the Corpus
sweetness• At the time all is sweetness and light.• Wine acidity, he explains, is swallowed up by the natural sweetness of the shallots.• Gardeners will find in it such flavorful varieties as the Brandywine tomato, with its balance of sweetness and acidity.• A touch of Cognac gives it depth and a hint of sweetness.• This deliciousbraisedduckdish is nicely balanced by the slightsweetness and tartness of the fruit.• Treves visited him daily, and remarked on the sweetness of his nature and his intelligence.