Butter up
Meaning: to flatter someone, usually excessively, in order to gain a favor
Example: If you want the professor to do you a favor, just ask her. Don’t butter her up. I think he wants something and he’s trying to butter me up.
Example: If you want the professor to do you a favor, just ask her. Don’t butter her up. I think he wants something and he’s trying to butter me up.
