Apple polisher
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British pronunciation/ˈapəl pˈɒlɪʃə/
American pronunciation/ˈæpəl pˈɑːlɪʃɚ/
apple-polisher

Определение и Значение "apple polisher"

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льстец, подхалимаж

a person who tries to gain the approval of important people by the means of flattery, praise, etc.
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What is the origin of the idiom "apple polisher" and when to use it?

The idiom "apple polisher" is derived from the act of polishing an apple to make it shiny and appealing. This idiom is typically used to describe someone who is perceived as ingratiating themselves to authority figures, sometimes in a disingenuous or insincere manner, in order to advance their own interests or gain preferential treatment.

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She 's constantly bringing gifts to the teacher and volunteering for every school event, hoping to be seen as the ultimate apple polisher.
The employee who constantly agrees with the manager and never challenges their ideas is often seen as an apple polisher by their colleagues.
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She's constantly bringing gifts to the teacher and volunteering for every school event, hoping to be seen as the ultimate apple polisher.
The employee who constantly agrees with the manager and never challenges their ideas is often seen as an apple polisher by their colleagues.
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