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spoil someone rotten
give someone excessive treats and attention
To give someone far more treats, attention, or kindness than they need or deserve.
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Why does he expect dessert every night?
His grandparents spoil him rotten.
My aunt spoils her dog rotten whenever she comes to visit.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: My grandparents spoil me rottens.
Say: My grandparents spoil me rotten.
"Rotten" stays unchanged after the object.
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How it fits in a sentence.
spoil someone rotten; spoiled someone rotten
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My aunt spoils her dog rotten whenever she comes to visit.
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spoil someone rotten
give someone excessive treats and attention
“My aunt spoils her dog rotten whenever she comes to visit.”
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