It's every newcomer's dream to land with one's bum in the butter after securing a prestigious job.

She smiled demurely at the teacher — butter will not melt in someone's mouth — yet she had clearly cheated on the exam.

When you're trying to get the project funded, remember that fine words butter no parsnips; investors want results, not flattery.

Politicians often try to butter one's bread on both sides, promising tax cuts to businesses while pledging increased funding for social programs.

He cut through the paperwork like a hot knife through butter, finishing the whole stack in an hour.

She acted as if butter would not melt in someone's mouth, while plotting the surprise party behind everyone's back.

Everyone kept insisting butter won't melt in someone's mouth when she visited the charity, but behind closed doors she ran the whole operation with ruthless efficiency.

butter my butt and call it a biscuit, I never expected to win the contest!

In politics, one buttered one's bread on both sides to keep support from opposing factions.

When negotiating contracts, she butters one's bread on both sides to keep all partners happy.