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Butter somebody up phrasal verb
To say nice things about or behave kindly to someone to receive better treatment.
John buttered his mom up before asking her to lend him her car.
Mary buttered me up before telling me that she had put a dent in my car.
I think you should try to butter him up before you ask him for the loan.
If something or someone weaves their magic, they use their unique talents or charm to produce a good effect or a desired outcome.
To flatter and treat one extremely respectful to a powerful person in order to get favor
To fawn over or flatter someone, especially someone in greater authority.
1. To flirt with someone through romantic gestures
2. To seek one's attention or favor through promises, entreaties
The verb "butter" must be conjugated according to its tense.
This phrase comes from a customary religious act in ancient India. The devout would throw butter balls at the statues of their gods to seek favor and forgiveness.
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