to suck up to
[phrase form: suck]
01
おべっかを使う, 媚びる
to attempt to gain favor or approval from someone in a position of authority by engaging in actions or saying things to please them
例
The politician was criticized for constantly sucking up to wealthy donors.
その政治家は、裕福な寄付者に常に媚びを売ることで批判された。
