buttermilk

Adjective: To butter someone up before "milking" them, that is getting what you want without them realizing they're giving it to you.

Mr. CFO: This is intolerable!
Worker 1: I'm not sure how that error happened boss, but I'll do whatever needs to be done to solve the problem. Would you like to know who worked on this project?
MR. CFO: Yes, figure out who's responsible and tell me right away!
Worker 1: No problem, Sir. I'll read you the list of people who missed the error and call them to your office.
Mr. CFO: I know I can count on you, Worker 1. Go ahead and read it, I'll have them all fired!
Worker 1: Here it is: Worker A, Ms. Assistant, Mr. Senior Manager, Ms. Manager, and Mr. CFO.
Mr. CFO: Harrumpf.
Worker 2: I can't believe how you buttermilked that guy!
Worker 1: Word.

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