cross (one's) palm



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cross (one's) palm

To pay someone, often as a bribe. Well, if you cross my palm, I might remember a few details about the people you're asking about. I crossed her palm to make sure she won't come after us.
See also: cross, palm

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MechthildMEKHT-hiltGerman
EithneETH-na, ET-na, EN-ya, EN-aIrish, Scottish
Sigi-German
LadislausLAD-i-slaws (English)History
Keara-English (Modern)
Angelino-Italian, Spanish