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Flattery will get you nowhere

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Flattery will get you nowhere. (humorous)

something that you say to someone in order to tell them that their praise will not persuade you to do anything that you do not want to do. Well, I'm glad you liked the meal, but flattery will get you nowhere!

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flag down
flame
flare up
flash
flash in the pan
flat
flat out

Flattery will get you nowhere
flavor
flavor of the month
flavour of the month
flea
flesh
flesh and blood
flesh out

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