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kneel(verb, yield, submit, jolly, flatter)
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lay it on thick(verb, expression, idiom, praise, influence)
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lick boots(verb, expression, yield, submit, jolly)
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lure(verb, influence, stimulate, excite, trick)
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maneuver(verb, influence, trick, charm, persuade)
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massage(verb, praise, yield, influence, trick)
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mislead(verb, persuade, deceive, entice, tempt)
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pay addresses to(verb, expression, idiom, pursue, court)
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pay court(verb, expression, yield, submit, pursue)
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pay court to(verb, expression, idiom, pursue, court)
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push(verb, persuade, deceive, entice, tempt)
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rub the right way(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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run after(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, develop)
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seduce(verb, influence, stimulate, excite, trick)
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shine up to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, support)
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snow(verb, praise, yield, influence, trick)
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soften(verb, calm, quiet, praise, charm)
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spread it on(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, praise)
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stoop(verb, yield, submit, jolly, flatter)
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string along(verb, expression, phrasal verb, influence, trick)
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