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butter someone up

/ˈbʌtər ˈsʌmˌwʌn ʌp/ /ˈbʌtə ˈsʌmwɒn ʌp/
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Idiom
  1. 1 yağ çekmek, pohpohlamak

Definition (English)

To praise or compliment someone excessively, usually to gain their favor.

Example Sentences

  1. He's just buttering up the boss to get a promotion.
    Terfi almak için sadece patrona yağ çekiyor.
  2. She tried to butter me up with compliments.
    Beni iltifatlarla pohpohlamaya çalıştı.

Synonyms

flattersweet-talk

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