Terms of endearment (5,8)

I believe the answer is:

sweet nothings

(Other definitions for sweet nothings that I've seen before include "Loving words" , "I would love to say these" , "stuff for Valentine cards" , "Whispered endearments" , "Lovers' words?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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