to lick one's boots

Définition et signification de « lick one's boots » en anglais

to lick one's boots
01

to try to please or get closer to someone for one's personal gain

DisapprovingDisapproving
IdiomIdiom
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Exemples
The ambitious employee had no qualms about licking the boss's boots to secure a promotion.
The dictator surrounded himself with loyal followers who would lick his boots at his command.
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