flatter to deceive

Meaning

1. if sth flatters to deceive, it appears to be better, more successful, etc. than it really is

In the movies · 1

• But these senators scheme, squabble and flatter and deceive.Gladiator2000

From the same entry

• be flattered
• and that's flat
• as flat as a pancake
• on your back
• in a spin
• on the flat
• fall flat
• fall flat on your face
• flat broke
• flat out
• in… flat