Como Pronunciar "butter up"
expression
BUH-ter UP
BUT-uh UP
Definição
To flatter someone a lot, usually to get a favor or something you want from them.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbətɝ/ /ˈəp
Inglês Britânico
bˈʌtɐ/ /ˈʌp
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BUH-ter UP
UK
BUT-uh UP
Ouça em 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?