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Định Nghĩa và Ý Nghĩa của "lick one's boots"

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

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What is the origin of the idiom "lick one's boots" and when to use it?

The idiom "lick one's boots" originated in the 16th century and has its roots in the literal act of licking someone's boots, which symbolizes extreme subservience or abject submission. Figuratively, the idiom is often used to imply a person's willingness to degrade themselves or show excessive servility towards someone in a position of power or authority.

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The corrupt official expected everyone to lick his boots in exchange for favors and privileges.
The dictator surrounded himself with loyal followers who would lick his boots at his command.
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The dictator surrounded himself with loyal followers who would lick his boots at his command.
The corrupt official expected everyone to lick his boots in exchange for favors and privileges.
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