honey up
verb1
Figuratively, Informal To make (something) sweet, pleasant or agreeable.
- She honeyed up her voice.
2
Dated, Figuratively, Informal To cajole, suck up to or sweet-talk (someone).
- He honeys up his boss.
verb — 2 senses
Figuratively, Informal To make (something) sweet, pleasant or agreeable.
Dated, Figuratively, Informal To cajole, suck up to or sweet-talk (someone).
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