sweet talk
noun
cajolery; soft soap.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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Public television appeals have sweet-talked their way into episodes of “Seinfeld” and “The Simpsons.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2020