butter up
US /ˈbʌt.ər ʌp/
UK /ˈbʌt.ər ʌp/
1.
bajular, puxar o saco
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.
Ele tentou bajular o chefe antes de pedir um aumento.
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You'll have to butter up the teacher if you want a good grade.
Você terá que bajular o professor se quiser uma boa nota.