Keep somebody sweet
phrase
To please or make someone happy, often by flattering them or giving them what they want.
She topped up his glass and kept him sweet while she stole money from his wallet.
Often appears as...
- keep him sweet
- keep her sweet
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To please or make someone happy, often by flattering them or giving them what they want.
She topped up his glass and kept him sweet while she stole money from his wallet.
Often appears as...
- keep him sweet
- keep her sweet
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Flattery usage
Often used when flattery is a tactic to get something from someone.
I complimented his cooking to keep him sweet before asking for the recipe.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal context
Used in casual or personal situations, not suitable for formal writing.
To keep her sweet, I agreed to go to the movies she wanted to see.
Pro Tip 3/3Manipulative hint
Can imply manipulation or a hidden agenda behind kind actions.
He always brings gifts to keep them sweet, but he expects favors in return.
Pro Tip 1/3Flattery usage
Often used when flattery is a tactic to get something from someone.
I complimented his cooking to keep him sweet before asking for the recipe.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal context
Used in casual or personal situations, not suitable for formal writing.
To keep her sweet, I agreed to go to the movies she wanted to see.
Pro Tip 3/3Manipulative hint
Can imply manipulation or a hidden agenda behind kind actions.
He always brings gifts to keep them sweet, but he expects favors in return.
Pro Tip 1/3Flattery usage
Often used when flattery is a tactic to get something from someone.
I complimented his cooking to keep him sweet before asking for the recipe.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal context
Used in casual or personal situations, not suitable for formal writing.
To keep her sweet, I agreed to go to the movies she wanted to see.
Pro Tip 3/3Manipulative hint
Can imply manipulation or a hidden agenda behind kind actions.
He always brings gifts to keep them sweet, but he expects favors in return.
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