butter up
奉承或討好某人
口語·表示討好或拍馬屁
英文釋義
to flatter or praise someone excessively, often with the intention of gaining favor or advantage
例句
She tried to butter up her boss by complimenting his new suit before asking for a raise.
典故來源
源自將黃油涂抹在面包上使其更美味的比喻，指通過奉承讓人更容易接受請求。