They had to 'grease the palms of' a few inspectors at city hall to get the permits they needed to start building.
They hoped that the tax cuts would 'grease the wheels' of the economy. [=would help the economy work better]
It's going to take some 'elbow grease' to get this counter clean.
(..) On the flip side. -David, l-- -Don't leave me hanging. You're a salesman now. The high-five is-- It's very grease monkey. -What did I tell you about that? -I'm sorry. But the high-five is just so stupid. Oh, yeah? I'll tell you what's stupid. You, stupid. (..)1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11
(..) If you have to speak, mumble. -Au revoir, Le George. -Don't think it can't happen. Puddy, this is a pretty good move for you. -No more grease monkey. -I don't care for that term. Oh, sorry, I didn't know. I don't know too many monkeys who could take apart a fuel injector. I saw one (..)1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11