butter up
US /ˈbʌt.ər ʌp/
UK /ˈbʌt.ər ʌp/

1.
mengampu, membodek
to flatter someone in order to gain a favor or special treatment
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He tried to butter up his boss before asking for a raise.
Dia cuba mengampu bosnya sebelum meminta kenaikan gaji.
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You'll have to butter up the teacher if you want a good grade.
Anda perlu mengampu guru jika mahu gred yang baik.