The phrasal verb "butter up" means to flatter someone in an attempt to get something from them. It is used to describe an effort to win someone's favor through excessive praise.
Phrasal Verb: "butter up" significa halagar a alguien en un intento de obtener algo de él. Se usa para describir un intento de ganarse el favor de alguien a través de la adulación.
| Phrasal Verb | butter up |
|---|---|
| Definition | to flatter someone in the attempt to get something from them |
| Examples | - It's no good trying to butter me up. You're not going to the party and that's it! - I knew that she was trying to butter me up. |
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