blow sunshine up (one's) ass

blow sunshine up (one's) ass

rude slang To speak in a deceptively or deceitfully positive manner to one, usually in an attempt to hide the truth of a situation or someone's feelings. I think they're blowing sunshine up our asses about the financial situation. I have a feeling that things are actually much worse than they're letting on. Did my singing sound good? Come on, be honest—don't just blow sunshine up my ass.
See also: ass, blow, sunshine, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • sunshine
  • give (one) a line
  • give a line
  • box clever
  • boxing
  • be boxing clever
  • cover
  • grab someone/something by the throat