butter up
奉承或讨好某人
口语·表示讨好或拍马屁
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自将黄油涂抹在面包上使其更美味的比喻，指通过奉承让人更容易接受请求。