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Definition of buttering down

butter down

verb

  • to knuckle down; to submit to; to melt down; to be unable to take the heat; to give in.

    Last edited on Jun 07 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 17 2012.

  • to quit or give up; to become weak; to feel the heat.
    My boss thought I'd butter down to her threats. She was wrong.

    Last edited on Jun 07 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 17 2012.

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