Butter up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "butter up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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2021-12-25 11:12

curry favor with one , ingratiate yourself (with somebody)

Butter up phrase

This term transfers the oily, unctuous quality of butter to lavish praise.

To lavish praise on or say pleasant things to someone to gain or ask for a favor.

If you butter up the boss, maybe you'll get a raise.

The kid butters up his mom whenever he wants her to buy new toys for him.

I feel like he is just buttering me up rather than praising me sincerely.

I buttered my friend up before borrowing them a few dollars.

your blood is worth bottling

Used to compliment or praise someone for doing something, or being a very special person or an invaluable person

praise from Sir Hubert

The most prestigious praise that one can receive

let's hear it for somebody

Used to give praise to somebody.

pay tribute to (someone or something)

To praise, admire, or respect someone or something in a public way

kiss someone's ass

To fawn over or flatter someone, especially someone in greater authority.

The verb "butter" must be conjugated according to its tense.

This phrase dates from around 1700.

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