We did not have to pay for our meals. However, I admit that we had to grease someone's palm. We had to pay money to the employee who led us to our table.

然而，我承认我们必须贿赂(grease someone ' s palm)老板，即付钱给这位带我们在餐桌就座的老板，这笔钱用于某种特殊要求。

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However,I admit that we had to grease someone's palm.

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