뜻
To excessively praise or behave obsequiously to gain favor.
문화적 배경
Feet are sacred; touching them is a blessing. This makes the idiom 'licking soles' particularly offensive. The phrase is widely used in modern offices to describe 'yes-men'.
Use with caution
This is a very strong insult. Do not use it unless you are prepared for a fight.
뜻
To excessively praise or behave obsequiously to gain favor.
Use with caution
This is a very strong insult. Do not use it unless you are prepared for a fight.
셀프 테스트
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
Choose the best option:
Option B correctly uses the idiom to describe sycophantic behavior for gain.
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연습 문제 은행
1 연습 문제Choose the best option:
Option B correctly uses the idiom to describe sycophantic behavior for gain.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문Only if you are joking about someone else. Never use it to describe a friend.
관련 표현
चापलूसी करना
synonymTo flatter
जूते चाटना
similarTo lick shoes
