English Tips · "Butter someone up" means "to flatter or be nice to someone in order to get something from them". Example: I've stopped answering my phone when ... ... <看更多>

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I don't think the origin of 'butter someone up' is plainly related to 'sex'. According to TheIdioms, butter someone up has been derived ... ... <看更多>

If someone butters you up, they try to please you because they want you to help or support them. No photo description available. ... <看更多>