Kowtow
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kowtow, tillbedjan
a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
to kowtow
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bocka, överdrivet smickra
to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them
Exempel
Some employees kowtow to the CEO, hoping to gain favor or promotions.
Vissa anställda underkastar sig VD:n, i hopp om att vinna favörer eller befordringar.
She kowtowed to her professor, believing that it would help her get a better grade.
Hon smickrade sin professor, i tron att det skulle hjälpa henne att få ett bättre betyg.
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böja sig underdånigt, underkasta sig
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
