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in_the_loop_094 to flatter someone, usually excessively, in order to gain a favor This idiom is a reference to the act of ‘covering’ someone in praise or flattery, like covering a slice of bread with butter.

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BUTTER (SOMEONE) UP My husband brought me candy and sent flowers, and now he’s telling me how good my cooking is. I think he wants something and he’s trying to butter me up so that I’ll agree.If you want the professor to do you a favor, just ask her. Don’t butter her up. Conversation

Id	in_the_loop_094
Idiom	BUTTER (SOMEONE) UP
Definition	to flatter someone, usually excessively, in order to gain a favor
Examples	My husband brought me candy and sent flowers, and now he’s telling me how good my cooking is. I think he wants something and he’s trying to butter me up so that I’ll agree. If you want the professor to do you a favor, just ask her. Don’t butter her up.
Extra Info	This idiom is a reference to the act of ‘covering’ someone in praise or flattery, like covering a slice of bread with butter.
Category	Conversation

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