Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The businessman agreed to grease the palm of the bank manager for a loan.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. To bribe.
- In this context, "grease the palm" is an idiomatic expression that means offering a bribe or providing money to gain an advantage or favourable treatment.
- Example: I greased the hostess' palm to get a table without reservation.