"Files rarely move in that government office unless you of the clerks."
(Usually refers to smoothing out a situation, sometimes without illegal bribery) Oil someone's palm Palm grease (Used as a noun to mean the actual bribe money) Pay a kickback or give a handout ⚠️ Tone and Connotation grease one's palms
"If you want your luggage to make the plane on time, be sure to ." "Files rarely move in that government office unless
"To expedite the building approval process, the contractor decided to ." 🔄 Synonyms and Variants : To secretly give someone money to persuade
This idiom carries a highly connotation. It is associated with corruption, unethical behavior, and unfair advantages. However, in very casual contexts (like tipping a restaurant host for a table when fully booked), it can occasionally be used lightheartedly without implying a serious crime.
: To secretly give someone money to persuade them to do something for you.