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UKApple polisher
/ˈapəl pˈɒlɪʃə/
/ˈæpəl pˈɑːlɪʃɚ/Apple polisher
[NOUN]1
a person who tries to gain the approval of important people by the means of flattery, praise, etc.
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.