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Kowtow
01
koutou, salutation par prosternation
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
to kowtow
01
s'incliner, flatter
to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them
Example
Some employees kowtow to the CEO, hoping to gain favor or promotions.
She kowtowed to her professor, believing that it would help her get a better grade.
If he were to kowtow to the committee, he might have a better chance of having his proposal approved.
02
s'aplatir devant [qqn], faire des ronds de jambe à
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
