Sweeten the pot Meaning in English
expression
释义
To make an offer more appealing by adding extra benefits, incentives, or value.
用法与细微差别
Primarily informal or business context. Often used in negotiations or sales, meaning to offer something extra to encourage acceptance. Common with phrases like 'If you..., I'll sweeten the pot by...' Don't confuse with literal meanings—this is idiomatic.
例句
I'll sweeten the pot and add free delivery to your order.
basic
To close the deal, she decided to sweeten the pot with a discount.
basic
Can you sweeten the pot so I'll agree to join?
basic
They weren't interested at first, so we had to sweeten the pot with extra perks.
natural
If you sign today, I'll sweeten the pot and throw in a one-year warranty.
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You might have to sweeten the pot a bit more if you really want him on board.
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