lick someone's boots
US /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
UK /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
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leccare gli stivali a qualcuno, fare il lecchino
to behave in a very humble or subservient way towards someone in authority, often to gain favor
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He's always trying to lick the boss's boots to get a promotion.
Cerca sempre di leccare gli stivali del capo per ottenere una promozione.
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I refuse to lick anyone's boots just to get ahead.
Mi rifiuto di leccare gli stivali a chiunque solo per far carriera.