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grease someone's palm
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Also, oil someone's palm or hand . Give someone money in exchange for a favor; also, bribe someone. For example, If you want you luggage to make the plane, be sure to grease the porter's palm . This term uses grease in the sense of “enrich.” [First half of 1500s]Advertisement
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