sweet talk
cajolery; soft soap.
Origin of sweet talk
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Other definitions for sweet-talk (2 of 2)
to use cajoling words.
to use cajoling words on in order to persuade; soft-soap: They tried to sweet-talk the boss into giving them raises.
Origin of sweet-talk
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How to use sweet talk in a sentence
When we see Molly falling for his sweet talk, we know she should run a mile, even as we’re bolted in place—we’re not going anywhere, because we need to see what this guy does next.
Bradley Cooper Terrifies in the Dark, Doomed Nightmare Alley | Stephanie Zacharek | December 17, 2021 | TimeDr. Petito has a waiting list about six months long, but I bet you can sweet talk him.
Gal With a Suitcase: New York's Best Pampering Spots | Jolie Hunt | February 11, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTBeside this strong thinker, poor Susan's sweet talk seemed frivolous and inane.
Lucretia, Complete | Edward Bulwer-LyttonSeated about a table lit up with perfumed tapers, seven laughter-loving women were interchanging sweet talk.
The Works of Honor de Balzac | Honor de BalzacHis sweet talk cheered the older pilgrim, and every now and then they would both break out into songs of praise and joy.
Bessie in the City | Joanna Mathews
British Dictionary definitions for sweet-talk
/ informal /
to coax, flatter, or cajole (someone)
cajolery; coaxing
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with sweet talk
Flattery, cajolery, as in She uses sweet talk to get her way. [First half of 1900s]
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