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kiss up

/kɪs ʌp/

kiss upverb

kissed up

Past Simple

kissed up

Past Participle

kissing up

Gerund

/kɪs ʌp/

Translations

He always tries to kiss up to the boss to get a promotion.

Он всегда пытается подлизываться к начальнику, чтобы получить повышение.

Definitions

To flatter or ingratiate oneself with someone, often to gain favor or advantage.

He always kisses up to the boss to get better assignments.

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