Pronunciation: /ɡriːs ðə pɑːm/
noun a slippery or oily substance
A1 I heard that some people use money to grease the palm of officials.
A2 In some countries, it is common practice to grease the palm of government officials to get things done.
B1 Corruption is a serious issue in many countries, where individuals often grease the palm of those in power to gain favors.
B2 The businessman was caught trying to grease the palm of the politician in exchange for a favorable business deal.
C1 The scandal involved several high-ranking officials who were caught accepting bribes to grease the palm of influential businessmen.
C2 The elaborate scheme to grease the palm of key decision-makers was finally exposed by investigative journalists.
verb to bribe or pay someone in order to gain favor or influence
A1 He greases the palm of the waiter to get a better table at the restaurant.
A2 She greased the palm of the security guard to sneak into the concert.
B1 The businessman greased the palm of the government official to secure the contract.
B2 The corrupt politician was caught greasing the palms of his colleagues for personal gain.
C1 The CEO was involved in a scandal for greasing the palms of executives to manipulate company decisions.
C2 The organized crime syndicate had a reputation for greasing the palms of law enforcement to avoid prosecution.
formal It is unethical to grease the palm of government officials in exchange for favors.
informal I heard that some people try to grease the palm of the security guards to get into the event without a ticket.
slang I'll grease the palm of the bouncer to let us skip the line at the club.
figurative Sometimes you need to grease the palm of fate to get the luck on your side.
greased
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