How to Pronounce "grease the wheels"
expression
GREES thuh WHEELZ
grees thuh WEELZ
Definition
To make a process easier or help things go smoothly, sometimes by giving help, making connections, or even by offering bribes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹis/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhwiɫz/, /ˈwiɫz
British English
ɡɹˈiːs/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈiːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREES thuh WHEELZ
UK
grees thuh WEELZ
Listen in Context
Sometimes you have to grease the wheels to get things done quickly.
A small gift can grease the wheels when applying for permits.
They tried to grease the wheels by helping their colleagues finish work.
It often takes a little charm to grease the wheels in this company.