Phrase guide

jolly along

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To keep (someone) happy or compliant, as by encouragement or flattery.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Examples

  • When there was a shipping delay, the salesman jollied the purchasing agent along to keep him from canceling the order.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cheer, cheer up, jolly up

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: amuse

History

Etymology

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