grease the wheels
给事情增添顺利进行的帮助或便利
口语·表达促进合作或流程
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自机械润滑，给轮子上油使其转动顺畅，引申为通过帮助或好处让事情顺利进行。