brown-nose

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de flatter ou de faire du zèle devant une personne en position d'autorité, généralement de manière servile ou obséquieuse.

A verb used to describe the act of flattering or ingratiating oneself with someone in a position of authority, typically in a sycophantic or obsequious manner.

1. Flatter for personal gainC1informalamerican

   To try to gain favor or advantage by excessive flattery or sycophantic behavior, especially towards a superior.

   Faire de la lèche

   • He's always brown-nosing the boss to get a promotion.
   • She brown-nosed her way into the project team.
   • Stop brown-nosing and just do your job.

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