Examples of 'cruel to be kind' in a sentence

Meaning of "cruel to be kind"

Cruel to be kind: A phrase describing the act of being harsh or firm initially in order to ultimately benefit or help someone in the long run. This expression is often used to justify tough decisions, discipline, or actions that may seem unkind but are intended to lead to positive outcomes or personal growth

How to use "cruel to be kind" in a sentence

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cruel to be kind
Sometimes you have got to be cruel to be kind.
Cruel to be kind and all that.
You have got to be cruel to be kind to make a man.
Cruel to be kind in the right measure.
Sometimes you gotta be cruel to be kind.
Be cruel to be kind.
You have to be awfully cruel to be kind.
Cruel to be kind Follow the leader.
Sometimes one must be cruel to be kind.
You gotta be cruel to be kind In the right measure ♪.
He also believes that sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.
You must be cruel to be kind.
I am a modern man these days I find you have to be awfully cruel to be kind.
You got to be cruel to be kind.
When the misery is this anguished, it is necessary to be cruel to be kind.

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I was only cruel to be kind.
You have to be strong and you have to be cruel to be kind.
I gotta be cruel to be kind.
These days I find you have to be Awfully cruel to be kind.
Cruel to be kind means that I love you, baby.
You have gotta be cruel to be kind.
Cruel to be kind It 's a very good sign.
One has to be cruel to be kind.
We are apt to think it 's cruel, but sometimes It 's a case of cruel to be kind.
He had to be cruel to be kind.
I do not wish my daughter to suffer … but you must be cruel to be kind.
But you have got to be cruel to be kind sometimes, right?
I know it sounds cruel, but sometimes you gotta be cruel to be kind.
Come on, you have got to be cruel to be kind to make a woman, too.
When you are blackmailing someone, You have to be cruel to be kind.
Be cruel to be kind ♪ be cruel ♪ means that I love you ♪.
Sometimes we have to be cruel to be kind.
Cruel to be kind It 's a very good sign [ Girls Chattering ] What are you doing here?
Maybe he was just being cruel to be kind.
You know me I'm cruel to be kind I'm fine.
And how many times do you have to be cruel to be kind.
They are being too cruel to be kind.
I know it sounds cruel, Yeah. but sometimes you gotta be cruel to be kind.
Baby You got to be cruel to be kind ♪.
In a hostage situation, you have to be cruel to be kind.
Good . You have got to be cruel to be kind.
That was cruel . Sometimes you gotta be cruel to be kind.
We are! You have to be cruel to be kind.
You would not dare . You have to be cruel to be kind.
I know I'm being cruel to be kind.
In this field, as often happens, we have to be cruel to be kind.
Well, I was being cruel to be kind.
But do remember, you must be cruel to be kind.
Sometimes, you have to be cruel to be kind.
Yeah . Sometimes you gotta be cruel to be kind.

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The walls just kind of fall down
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Examples of using Cruel
It therefore becomes cruel and unusual punishment
Cruel or ill treatment may be physical or psychological
It just seemed so cruel what you were saying
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