B2
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To flatter someone excessively for personal gain.
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Cultural Background
Office politics often involve 'chamchagiri' (sycophancy), where this phrase is frequently used.
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Don't use with superiors
It is an insult, not a compliment.
Meaning
To flatter someone excessively for personal gain.
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Don't use with superiors
It is an insult, not a compliment.
Test Yourself
Which phrase describes someone who is a sycophant?
वह हमेशा अपने बॉस का ______ है।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अंगूठा चूमता
अंगूठा चूमना is the idiom for flattery.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which phrase describes someone who is a sycophant?
Choose
B1
वह हमेशा अपने बॉस का ______ है।
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: अंगूठा चूमता
अंगूठा चूमना is the idiom for flattery.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it applies to anyone.
Related Phrases
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चापलूसी करना
synonymTo flatter
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