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单词 grease the wheels (or skids)
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grease the wheels (or skids)

informal, chiefly North American Help matters run smoothly: he used his budgetary skills to grease the skids for new projects...
  • The industry also liberally greases the skids of the legislative process with huge campaign donations, topping $26 million in the last election cycle.
  • Students hunt after internships because they often grease the skids for graduation, making it much easier to find a job once the student loans come due.
  • First, grease the skids with campaign contributions to key lawmakers.
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