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
Hutton['hʌtn]
Nedelya-Bulgarian
WeraVE-rahPolish
EliisaE-lee:-sahFinnish
Elmer['elmə]
Alecto-Greek Mythology (Latinized)