Flattery will get you everywhere/nowhere
phrase
Complimenting or praising someone can help you get what you want.
My boss loves to be flattered. Flattery will get you everywhere with her.
Often appears as...
- flattery will get you everywhere with her
- flattery will get you everywhere at work
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Praising someone excessively or insincerely may not be beneficial or may harm your relationship.
Don't think you can manipulate me with sweet words. Flattery will get you nowhere.
Often appears as...
- flattery will get you nowhere with me
- flattery will get you nowhere at this job
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Complimenting or praising someone can help you get what you want.
My boss loves to be flattered. Flattery will get you everywhere with her.
Often appears as...
- flattery will get you everywhere with her
- flattery will get you everywhere at work
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
Praising someone excessively or insincerely may not be beneficial or may harm your relationship.
Don't think you can manipulate me with sweet words. Flattery will get you nowhere.
Often appears as...
- flattery will get you nowhere with me
- flattery will get you nowhere at this job
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Influence
Flattery can be a strategic tool to make a good impression or build a relationship.
She knew that flattery would get her everywhere with her new colleagues.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variations
In some cultures, praise is expected, while in others, it may seem insincere.
In his culture, flattery will get you everywhere, so he complimented freely.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Art
Flattery should be subtle and credible to be effective; obvious flattery might backfire.
She cleverly mentioned his achievements, knowing flattery would get her everywhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Influence
Flattery can be a strategic tool to make a good impression or build a relationship.
She knew that flattery would get her everywhere with her new colleagues.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variations
In some cultures, praise is expected, while in others, it may seem insincere.
In his culture, flattery will get you everywhere, so he complimented freely.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Art
Flattery should be subtle and credible to be effective; obvious flattery might backfire.
She cleverly mentioned his achievements, knowing flattery would get her everywhere.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Influence
Flattery can be a strategic tool to make a good impression or build a relationship.
She knew that flattery would get her everywhere with her new colleagues.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variations
In some cultures, praise is expected, while in others, it may seem insincere.
In his culture, flattery will get you everywhere, so he complimented freely.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Art
Flattery should be subtle and credible to be effective; obvious flattery might backfire.
She cleverly mentioned his achievements, knowing flattery would get her everywhere.
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