בְּלָשׁוֹן רָפָה

ביטוי (אנגלית)

In weak language

הגדרה (אנגלית)

In weak speech. Figuratively: speaking without confidence.

("And it was sealed. It is weak language" – Sechel Tov (Buber), Exodus 2; and: "In some places they speak in weaker language than others, following the language of the people in that region where they issue the get, and one should not be strict about it" – Levush, Even HaEzer, Siman 128; and: "I do not understand what this weak language in your mouths is? What authority do these boys have, who press for punishment?" – Y. Burla / Kisufim, 267)