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Let's take a closer look at the expression "butter up" and how it is commonly used.

When someone tries hard to please others to gain their favor or personal benefits in the workplace, it's known as 'buttering up.'"\xa0

Here are some other expressions that are similar to "buttering up":

• Sucking up to someone
• Kissing up or Kissing someone's boots
• Playing up to someone:
• Apple-polishing
• Flattering
• Brown-nosing
• Playing the game
• Bending over backward

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