Definition
flattery will get you nowhere: giving people compliments will not give you an advantage; praise will not persuade someone to do what you want them to do
flattery praise, compliments
- "Susie : Oh, Steve, flattery will get you nowhere."
- "Flattery will get you everywhere, Miss Delavigne."
- "Flattery will get you nowhere! Bruno : But, your honor, you just said-"
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