LICK SOMEBODY’S BOOTS - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
lick somebody’s boots (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To flatter, praise, or try to please someone, especially someone in a position of authority
Ví dụ:
He will have to learn to lick his boss's boots if he hopes to get a promotion.
Cách sử dụng
"Licking somebody's boots" means to act in a subservient way towards someone. It is not a positive expression, as it suggests that the person doing the "licking" has no respect for themselves and is trying too hard to please someone else. It is often used to describe situations where someone is trying to gain favor or benefits from someone in power, by being overly obedient and flattering towards them. This expression is usually used in negative situations where the person being "licked" is seen as abusing their power or influence. It is not a phrase that should be used in polite conversation, and it is often viewed as an insult.
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