oil the wheels



oil the wheels

to make it easier for something to happen (usually + of ) An aid programme was established to oil the wheels of economic reform in the region.
See pour oil on troubled waters
See also: oil, wheel

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anneka-English (Rare)
Gaetana-Italian
Arianaar-ee-AN-ə, ar-ee-AHN-əEnglish (Modern)
Bahram-Persian, Persian Mythology
Bautistabow-TEES-tahSpanish
Edvige-Italian