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Jemandem Honig um den Mund schmieren
To butter someone up, to flatter someone excessively
In German
Jemandem Honig um den Mund schmieren
YE-man-dem HOH-nich oom den MOONT SHMEE-ren
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo smear honey around someone's mouth
Meaning
MeaningTo butter someone up, to flatter someone excessively.
Equivalent:"To butter someone up"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Er versucht immer, seinem Chef Honig um den Mund zu schmieren.
He always tries to butter up his boss.
- 2
Lass dich nicht von ihr Honig um den Mund schmieren, sie will nur etwas von dir.
Don't let her butter you up, she only wants something from you.
FAQ
How do you say "To butter someone up, to flatter someone excessively" in German?
"To butter someone up, to flatter someone excessively" in German is "Jemandem Honig um den Mund schmieren" (YE-man-dem HOH-nich oom den MOONT SHMEE-ren). Example: Er versucht immer, seinem Chef Honig um den Mund zu schmieren..
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