a snow job

snow job

A form of manipulation that involves lying or flattery to persuade someone. He laid the compliments on her so thick, it was surprising that she couldn't see that it was nothing more than a snow job.
See also: job, snow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a snow job

mainly AMERICAN
A snow job is an attempt to deceive someone by telling many lies or by giving praise that is not sincere. Critics say a vast public relations snow job has been launched to convince the public of the need for the project.
See also: job, snow
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a ˈsnow job

(American English, informal) an attempt to deceive somebody or to persuade them to support something by telling them things that are not true, or by praising them too much: That guy gave me a real snow job. If I’d known the truth I never would have given him the money.
See also: job, snow
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • snow job
  • do a snow job on (someone)
  • do a snow job on someone
  • have (someone) on a string
  • have someone on a string
  • flattery will get you everywhere/nowhere
  • flattery will get you nowhere
  • sweet talk (one) into (doing something)
  • get in (someone's) good books
  • have somebody in the palm of your hand
References in periodicals archive
This fun article describes Ed Adams's avalanche research at Montana State University: "A Snow Job," People, January 12, 2004.
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