keep someone sweet: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  UKAustraliaIrelandUSinformalcolloquial
  • To maintain another person's goodwill, favor, or good mood by offering small favors, gifts, compliments, or concessions in order to secure their cooperation or avoid displeasure.

  Examples

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  • To keep his boss sweet, Mark always brings coffee every morning.

    Para mantener contento a su jefe, Mark siempre trae café cada mañana.

  • She kept her neighbors sweet by sharing homemade cookies during the holidays.

    Ella mantuvo contentos a sus vecinos compartiendo galletas caseras durante las fiestas.

  • If you want to keep the committee sweet, you should listen carefully to their concerns.

    Si quieres mantener contento al comité, debes escuchar atentamente sus preocupaciones.