Understanding the Phrase 'Butter Someone Up'

The video explains the idiom 'buttering up', which means trying to please someone to gain their support or help. It provides examples of how this phrase is used, such as being nice before delivering bad news or asking for a favor.

What does the phrase 'butter someone up' imply?

• To ignore someone

• To please someone for a favor

• To make someone angry

• To cook with butter

Why might someone butter you up?

• To apologize for a mistake

• To give you a gift

• To ask for a favor

• To invite you to a party

In what situation might someone butter you up?

• After a successful event

• Before delivering bad news

• During a casual conversation

• Before giving you a compliment

What is a common reason for someone to butter you up?

• To share a secret

• To seek your support

• To offer you a job

• To make you laugh

How might someone act when they are buttering you up?

• They might be indifferent

• They might be extra nice

• They might ignore you

• They might be rude