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Meaning of jolly along | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To keep (someone) happy or compliant, as by encouragement or flattery.

idiomatic, informal

Examples

“When there was a shipping delay, the salesman jollied the purchasing agent along to keep him from canceling the order.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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