: To secretly give someone money to persuade them to do something for you.
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. grease one's palms
🔍 Meaning and Origin
"To expedite the building approval process, the contractor decided to ." 🔄 Synonyms and Variants : To secretly give someone money to persuade
"If you want your luggage to make the plane on time, be sure to ." and unfair advantages. However