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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

To smear honey around someone's mouth

Meaning

To butter someone up, to flatter someone excessively.

Equivalent:"To butter someone up"

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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Den Löffel abgeben

den LÖF-fel AB-gey-ben

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Einen Bock schießen

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