Cómo Pronunciar "butter up"
expression
ˈbətɝ/ /ˈəp
BUH-ter UP
bˈʌtɐ/ /ˈʌp
BUT-uh UP
Definición
To flatter someone a lot, usually to get a favor or something you want from them.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈbətɝ/ /ˈəp
Inglés Británico
bˈʌtɐ/ /ˈʌp
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
BUH-ter UP
UK
BUT-uh UP
Escucha en Contexto
He always butters up the teacher before asking for help.
You don't need to butter up your parents to get permission.
Stop trying to butter up the boss.
Are you trying to butter me up so I'll do your homework?