How to Pronounce "sweeten the pot"
expression
SWEET-uhn thuh/ thee POT
SWEET-uhn thuh/ thee POT
Definition
To make an offer more appealing by adding extra benefits, incentives, or value.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswitən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɑt
British English
swˈiːtən/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEET-uhn thuh/ thee POT
UK
SWEET-uhn thuh/ thee POT
Listen in Context
I'll sweeten the pot and add free delivery to your order.
To close the deal, she decided to sweeten the pot with a discount.
Can you sweeten the pot so I'll agree to join?
They weren't interested at first, so we had to sweeten the pot with extra perks.