graisser la patte

Definitions of graisser la patte
  1. verb
    make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
    synonyms: acheter, corrompre, soudoyer
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    types:
    acheter, donner des pots de vin, soudoyer
    pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor
    type of:
    payer, régler
    give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
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