massage someone's ego
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massage someone's ego — idiom
1. to say nice things to someone in order to make them feel more confident or impor
1.idiom
Definition
to say nice things to someone in order to make them feel more confident or important, sometimes to gain an advantage for yourself
Example
The sales assistant massaged the customer's ego by praising her excellent taste.
Politicians often massage voters' egos with flattering speeches before elections.