Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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to grease the palm
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- to rub oil on the hand
- to lubricate the machine parts
- to bribe
- to cut the tree
Correct Option: C
to grease the palm : to give somebody money in order to persuade them to do something dishonest; bribe.
● Some of those candidates spent money greasing the palms of local political bosses. The best option is to bribe
