"I put in a lot of effort buttering people up for the past few months" What is the meaning of it?
"I put in a lot of effort buttering people up for the past few months, and I thought it would pay off on Christmas" This short statement is quoted by the series of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID:D. English expert and guru don't hesitate, I beg you, please help me!:(( This really makes me stinks!