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Apple polisher
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a person who tries to gain the approval of important people by the means of flattery, praise, etc.
Disapproving
Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
Example
He's always complimenting the boss and offering to do extra tasks, trying to be the biggest apple polisher in the office.
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.
