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flattery will get you nowhere

/ˈflætəri wɪl gɛt ju ˈnoʊˌwɛr/ /ˈflætəri wɪl gɛt juː ˈnəʊweə/
expression Informal
Humorous
  1. 1 iltifatla bir yere varamazsın, boşuna yağ çekme

Definition (English)

A humorous reply meaning that nice words will not persuade you to do what someone wants.

Example Sentences

  1. 'You're the best teacher in the school!' 'Thank you, but flattery will get you nowhere – the deadline is still Friday.'
    “Okuldaki en iyi öğretmen sizsiniz!” “Teşekkürler ama iltifatla bir yere varamazsın, son teslim tarihi yine cuma.”
  2. When my son praised my cooking and then asked for money, I laughed and told him flattery will get you nowhere.
    Oğlum yemeklerimi övüp ardından para isteyince güldüm ve ona iltifatla bir yere varamayacağını söyledim.