A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Soft-pedaled
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to make something seem less important or less bad than it really is:
Soft-pedaled meaning & definition 1 of Soft-pedaled.
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to treat something unpleasant as less important, because you want to avoid angering or hurting people:
Soft-pedaled meaning & definition 2 of Soft-pedaled.
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