English Expression · Intermediate
sweeten up
To make sweet to the taste
Pronunciation: say sweeten up
Meaning
To make something more pleasant, agreeable, or acceptable.
Example
He tried to sweeten up the deal by offering a discount.
He tried to sweeten up the deal by offering a discount.
Practice tips
- Practice sweeten up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.