to grease the skids
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to make a process easier and more successful by providing support or taking action to overcome obstacles or resistance
Dialect
American
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Idiom
例
The politician spent months greasing the skids with various interest groups and stakeholders before announcing his candidacy.
To ensure a successful product launch, the company plans to grease the skids by investing in marketing and advertising.
