I think there is a connotation that one is supplying the person for ulterior/underhanded motives. I would ply a politician with hookers to get a law changed, or ply a source with alcohol so that I can ask him questions with less resistance… but plying customers with apples in exchange for fair market value just sounds weird.
I think there is a connotation that one is supplying the person for ulterior/underhanded motives. I would ply a politician with hookers to get a law changed, or ply a source with alcohol so that I can ask him questions with less resistance… but plying customers with apples in exchange for fair market value just sounds weird.
Okay, good, I’m glad you sense a similar connotation! Thanks :)