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polish the apple

/ˈpɑlɪʃ ðə ˈæpəl/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ ðə ˈæpəl/
idiom Social Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 yağ çekmek, gözüne girmeye çalışmak, dalkavukluk yapmak

Definition (English)

To try to win the favour of someone in authority by flattering that person or being too helpful.

Example Sentences

  1. He always polishes the apple with the boss.
    Patronun gözüne girmek için hep yağ çeker.
  2. She was polishing the apple to get a promotion.
    Terfi almak için yağ çekiyordu.

Synonyms

flatteringratiate oneselfbutter upbrown-nosesuck upcurry favor

Related Words

flatteryfavorauthorityrelationshipmanipulationpraise

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