give (one) the glad hand

give (one) the glad hand

To address one in a friendly manner, often when it is feigned or false. I don't think she actually likes me, so she must have given me the glad hand when she seemed so happy to see me. The governor has given many companies the glad hand over the years, but we haven't received any of the support she keeps claiming is heading our way. Larry will give you the glad hand, but he's never actually happy to have to help us with our account.
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give someone the glad hand

offer someone a warm and hearty, but often insincere, greeting or welcome. informal
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