cross (one's) palm
cross (one's) palm
To pay someone, often as a bribe. Well, if you cross my palm, I might remember a few details about the people you're asking about. I crossed her palm to make sure she won't come after us.
See also: cross, palm
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cross (someone's) palm
To pay, tip, or bribe.
See also: cross, palm
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- cross palm
- cross palm with silver
- cross someone's palm with silver
- cross (one's) palm with silver
- grease the palm
- grease the palm of (someone)
- bear the palm
- have (someone) in the palm of (one's) hand
- have somebody in the palm of your hand
- have someone in the palm of your hand