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Butter someone up
C1Meaning
To flatter someone to gain favor or to get something from them.
Example sentences
She buttered up the boss to get a day off.
He tried buttering up the teacher, hoping for a better grade.
Learn · Idioms Food & Eating
To flatter someone to gain favor or to get something from them.
She buttered up the boss to get a day off.
He tried buttering up the teacher, hoping for a better grade.