[Idiom] GREASE SOMEONE'S PALM. - Exploring the Implications of Bribery in Business and Politics
Grease someone's palm.
bribe
'Grease someone's palm' means to bribe someone, typically to obtain a favor. The imagery involves putting grease (money) into a hand (palm) to facilitate smoother movement or operation. This idiom is used in contexts of corruption or unethical behavior where money is given covertly to influence decisions or actions.
Example Sentences
He tried to grease someone's palm to get the permit.
He attempted to bribe someone to get the permit.
She was caught trying to grease someone's palm for faster service.
She was caught attempting to bribe someone for quicker service.
He thought greasing someone's palm would expedite the process, but he was wrong.
He believed bribing someone would speed up the process, but it didn’t work.