Sweeten (up) the kitty In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sweeten (up) the kitty", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-17 09:07

Meaning of Sweeten (up) the kitty

Synonyms:

sweeten (up) the pot , sweeten (up) the deal

Sweeten (up) the kitty phrase

To cause something to be more interesting, exciting, or attractive in the way connected with money and finance.

 

By sweetening up the kitty with a financial reward, you can influence your kid to work harder.

It wasn't until the teacher sweetened up the kitty by giving a 100 dollars bill for anyone who can solve the puzzle that all students willingly gave it a serious thought.

Other phrases about:

catch (someone's) fancy

To appeal to someone

passing fancy

Something that interests or excites someone for a short period of time

every man to his taste

Each person has different interests that need to be respected.

on (one's) radar (screen)

If something is on your radar, it is within the spectrum of one's interest, awareness, attention, or consideration.

go over with a bang

To excite or amuse someone; to be successful. 

Grammar and Usage of Sweeten (up) the kitty

Verb Forms

  • sweetened (up) the kitty
  • sweetening (up) the kitty

Origin of Sweeten (up) the kitty

This phrase derives from card games like poker, where it implies "add money to the pool," and sweeten meaning "make more agreeable."[Slang; c. 1900].

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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