One's Palms | Grease

: To secretly give someone money to persuade them to do something for you.

🔍 Meaning and Origin

"Files rarely move in that government office unless you of the clerks." grease one's palms

"To expedite the building approval process, the contractor decided to ." 🔄 Synonyms and Variants : To secretly give someone money to persuade

This idiom carries a highly connotation. It is associated with corruption, unethical behavior, and unfair advantages. However, in very casual contexts (like tipping a restaurant host for a table when fully booked), it can occasionally be used lightheartedly without implying a serious crime. and unfair advantages. However