Meanings
How to pronounce "grease the wheels":
AU
To create conditions likely to produce or hasten favorable future developments.
Example Sentences
1
I brought cupcakes to the office to grease the wheels before asking for a favor.
2
The company decided to grease the wheels by offering extra benefits to their employees.
3
Politicians often grease the wheels by making donations to influential organizations.
4
Before submitting my application, I made sure to grease the wheels by networking with the hiring manager.
5
In order to secure the contract, the sales team decided to grease the wheels by offering a discounted price.