The answers to the clues below will have something in common

1. Avoid direct opinions on important topics
2. Read the riot act to someone
3. Gets less strict about something
4. "I'm OK with that."
5. Metaphor for a reversed situation
6. Metaphor for generosity

Answers:

1. Skirt the issues
2. Dress down
3. Slacks off on
4. Suits me just fine
5. The shoe's on the other foot.
6. He'll give you the shirt off his back.

Credit:
1-4: Jim Holland