To Flatter Someone
Meaning and usage of the word/phrase 'To Flatter Someone'.
Meaning: To praise someone insincerely.
Usage: I flattered her but she didn’t moved an inch from her point.
Sample Dialogue
A: Has he agreed to give us the money for this project?
B: I flattered him to much but he seems to be very clever indeed.
A: Oh then we have to think of some other way.
B: Yes, we have to search someone else to finance this project otherwise we will
not be able to pay the dues.