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glad hand

/ˈɡlæd hænd/

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/ˈɡlæd hænd/C1informalamericanpolitical
  • ruНеформальное выражение, обозначающее тёплое, часто неискреннее или чрезмерно восторженное приветствие или рукопожатие, обычно используемое политиками или продавцами для завоевания расположения.

An informal expression referring to a warm, often insincere or overly enthusiastic greeting or handshake, typically used by politicians or salespeople to win favor.

  1. Insincere or overly friendly greetingC1informalamerican

    A warm but often insincere or overly enthusiastic welcome, especially used in politics or business to gain favor.

    ruНаигранное радушие

    • The politician gave everyone the glad hand at the rally.
    • He's known for his glad hand, but you can't trust his promises.
    • She offered a glad hand to the new clients, but her smile seemed fake.