100 Phrasal Verbs in 100 Days 2/100: To Butter (Someone) Up Have you ever had someone be extra nice to you...right before asking for a favor? That person was probably trying to butter you up! "To butter someone up" means to be really kind to someone in order to get something, like a favor or a good grade. Normally, we butter someone up when the other person doesn't like us. Example: "She tried to butter the teacher up before asking for an extension on her homework." So the next time you need something from someone that doesn't like you, try buttering them up. Results may vary. 🤣 Did you know this phrasal verb? How do you say this word in your language?