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BUTTER UP

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Butter Up.

Butter Up - as a verb

Flatter with the intention of getting something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brown-nose

Example Sentences

"He tried to butter up his boss by bringing her coffee every morning."
"The politician tried to butter up the voters with promises of lower taxes."
"I tried to butter up my parents by cleaning the house before asking to go out with friends."
"The student tried to butter up the teacher by complimenting her lesson."
"The salesman tried to butter up the customer by offering a discounted price."
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