bow and scrape
US /boʊ ənd skreɪp/
UK /boʊ ənd skreɪp/
1.
fare mille riverenze, strisciarsi
to behave in an excessively humble or subservient way, often to gain favor
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He had to bow and scrape to the boss to get the promotion.
Ha dovuto fare mille riverenze al capo per ottenere la promozione.
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I refuse to bow and scrape to anyone just to be liked.
Mi rifiuto di fare mille riverenze a chiunque solo per essere apprezzato.