sweeten the pot
The phrase "sweeten the pot" typically means to increase the reward, bribe, or incentive in order to make an offer more appealing or to encourage a desired outcome. It is often used in negotiations or gambling contexts where someone offers extra benefits or money to persuade others to agree to a deal or take a specific action. The intention is to make the deal more enticing and difficult to resist for the recipient.
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