grease the wheels
給事情增添順利進行的幫助或便利
口語·表達促進合作或流程
英文釋義
To make something happen smoothly or easily by providing assistance or favors
例句
I brought coffee to the meeting to grease the wheels and get everyone on board.
典故來源
源自機械潤滑，給輪子上油使其轉動順暢，引申為通過幫助或好處讓事情順利進行。