keep sb sweet

Frequency: 4.51.5 per million words

to keep someone happy or in a good mood, often by giving them what they want

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Examples (10)

  • The manager tried to keep the staff sweet by offering them bonuses.
  • She always made an effort to keep her parents sweet by visiting them regularly.
  • He gave the client a small gift to keep him sweet before the contract signing.
  • It's important to keep the children sweet with positive reinforcement and attention.
  • The politician promised tax cuts to keep the voters sweet during the election campaign.
  • To keep the neighbors sweet, we offered to water their plants while they were away.
  • The company's strategy was to keep its investors sweet with consistent dividends.
  • A little flattery can go a long way in helping to keep your boss sweet.
  • He knew that bringing home flowers would keep his girlfriend sweet.
  • The goal of the mediator was to keep both parties sweet and willing to negotiate.