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Flattery will get nowhere

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Flattery will get you nowhere.

  (humorous)

something that you say to someone in order to tell them that their praise will not persuade you to do anything that you do not want to do Well, I'm glad you liked the meal, but flattery will get you nowhere!

See also: flattery, get, nowhere, will