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
AlfonsAHL-fawns (German, Dutch, Polish)German, Dutch, Polish, Ancient Germanic
FehİM-Turkish
Mills[milz]
Quick[kwik]
Demon-Ancient Greek
Engilram-Ancient Germanic