massage somebody's ego
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massage somebody's ego — idiom
1. To praise someone in a way that makes them feel more important or confident, som
1.idiom
Definition
To praise someone in a way that makes them feel more important or confident, sometimes insincerely.
Example
The manager massaged her ego by praising her report in front of the team.
Why do you always massage his ego with compliments he doesn't deserve?