suck up to
US /sʌk ʌp tə/
UK /sʌk ʌp tə/
1.
ごまをする, おべっかを使う
to try to make someone in authority like you by flattering them or being overly helpful, often in a way that is not sincere
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He's always sucking up to the boss to get a promotion.
彼は昇進のためにいつも上司にごまをする。
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I hate how she always sucks up to the teachers.
彼女がいつも先生にごまをするのが嫌いだ。