255 Phrasal Verb - To Butter Up

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Let's take a closer look at the expression "butter up" and how it is commonly used.

When someone tries hard to please others to gain their favor or personal benefits in the workplace, it's known as 'buttering up.'"

Here are some other expressions that are similar to "buttering up":

Sucking up to someone Kissing up or Kissing someone's boots Playing up to someone: Apple-polishing Flattering Brown-nosing Playing the game Bending over backward

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