pet the kitty, piss off the kitty 

The act of making someone happy just long enough to turn around and annoy them again, maintaining a balance that will keep the person around and under your thumb while still using and abusing them.

Her boss is playing pet the kitty, piss off the kitty with her, but she's catching on and about to walk out on his ass.

pet the kitty, piss off the kitty by wiccanferret October 28, 2008