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to stroke one's ego
[stroke] the ego of {sb}
to stroke one's ego
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jemandem schmeicheln, das Ego streicheln
to boost or satisfy one's sense of self-importance or self-esteem
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She flattered her colleague's accomplishments, knowing that it would stroke his ego and make him more likely to assist her with the project.
Ich habe seine Präsentation gelobt, weil sie gut war, nicht um ihm zu schmeicheln.
