apple-polish

Language: en

1.
North Americainformalderogatorycolloquial
- To flatter or ingratiate oneself with someone, especially in order to gain favor, advantage, or preferential treatment.
2.
North Americainformalderogatory
- A nounal use denoting flattery or obsequious behavior intended to win favor.

Examples:

EN: I am not just for apple-polish chairman and be doctor.
ES: No he llegado hasta aquí para hacer feliz al Presidente.
ID: Saya kemari bukan untuk menyenangkan Pimpinan.
EN: don't apple-polish me.
HI: मदिराये-हुस्न मुझको पिलाया न करो.

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