untar as mãos a alguém

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “to grease someone's hands”.

Verb

untar as mãos a alguém (first-person singular present unto as mãos a alguém, first-person singular preterite untei as mãos a alguém, past participle untado as mãos a alguém)

1. (idiomatic) to grease someone's palm

   Synonyms: subornar, peitar