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butter up

verb

Definitions

  1. To flatter, especially with the intent of personal gain.

    • He takes every opportunity to butter up the boss.
    • I'm not a cobb of corn, so you can stop butterin' me up. I don't need you to tell me how good my coffee is.
    • Do you mind if I butter you up a little before I answer that question?

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