honey up
The phrase "honey up" is often used informally to describe attempts to win favor or make something more pleasant through excessive praise or sweetness.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, figurative)To make something more appealing or pleasant by adding sweetness or charm.
Example
- The advertisement honied up the product to attract more buyers.
- He tried to honey up the deal by offering extra incentives.
B2Social Interaction
(informal, figurative)To flatter or compliment someone excessively to gain favor or advantage.
Example
- She tried to honey up her boss to get a promotion.
- Don't honey up to me; just be honest.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "honey up":
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