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GREASE ONE'S PALMS

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Grease One's Palms.

Grease One's Palms - as a verb

Make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

Example: "This judge can be bought"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bribe9buy8corrupt11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pay8
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Example Sentences

"In some countries, it's common to grease one's palms to get a driver's license quickly."
"It's unethical to grease one's palms to bypass the legal system."
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