I bring my boss coffee to keep her sweet.
keep someone sweet
idiomTo keep someone friendly or satisfied by complying with their wishes or preferences.
He bought his landlord a small gift to keep him sweet while the repairs were delayed.
The diplomat worked tirelessly to keep the local officials sweet, ensuring the project faced no bureaucratic obstacles during its implementation.
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as if someone owns the place
Alternative form of like someone owns the place.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bless someone with
To give or bestow, as a gift from God.
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bring someone to their knees
To defeat and make submit to orders.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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call someone everything but a child of God
To call someone many abusive names.
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catch someone napping
To take advantage of someone's inattention.
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cobbler, keep to your last
One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.