jolly (someone) along



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jolly (someone) along

To encourage someone (to do something), especially in a positive, cheerful manner. I was getting disheartened writing my first novel, but my husband jollied me along to finish it.
See also: jolly

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Simen-Norwegian
Lina (3)-Indian, Hindi
Laetitia-Late Roman, French
Alojzije-Croatian
Atwood['ætwud]
Kern[kə:n]