鼻はな薬ぐすりを嗅かがせる

expression, ichidan verb

bribe; grease someone's palm

Idiomatic expression literally meaning 'to make someone sniff nose medicine,' used figuratively for bribing or buying someone's favor. Often implies a secret or underhanded payment.

See also: 鼻薬

• 役やく人にんに鼻はな薬ぐすりを嗅かがせて許きょ可かをもらったらしい。

  It seems he bribed the official and got the permit.

• あの政せい治じ家かは鼻はな薬ぐすりを嗅かがせれば何なんでも通とおすと言いわれている。

  They say that politician will pass anything if you grease his palm.