機き嫌げんを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

curry favor; butter up; fawn over; humor; put in a good mood

Used when trying to improve someone's mood or gain their favor through flattery, attention, or small gestures. Often implies a slightly ingratiating or placating tone.

• 彼かれは上じょう司しの機き嫌げんを取とるために、いつもお世せ辞じを言いっている。

  He always flatters his boss to curry favor.

• 泣ないている赤あかちゃんの機き嫌げんを取とろうと、おもちゃを渡わたした。

  I gave a toy to the crying baby to put her in a good mood.