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there, there

A phrase used to soothe one who is upset. There, there, sweetie. Everything is going to be OK.See also: there

There, there.

 and There, now.an expression used to comfort someone. There, there. You'll feel better after you take a nap. There, now. Everything will be all right.See also: there

ˌthere, ˈthere!

(old-fashioned) used to comfort a small child: There, there! Never mind, you’ll soon feel better.