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to suck up to
[phrase form: suck]
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slijmen, vleien
to attempt to gain favor or approval from someone in a position of authority by engaging in actions or saying things to please them
Voorbeelden
He often sucked up to the boss by praising his decisions during meetings.
Hij vleide vaak de baas door zijn beslissingen tijdens vergaderingen te prijzen.
The employee tried to advance his career by consistently sucking up to the team leader.
De werknemer probeerde zijn carrière vooruit te helpen door zich voortdurend bij de teamleider in te likken.
