lick someone's boots
US /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
UK /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
1.
아첨하다, 비위를 맞추다
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.
그는 승진을 위해 항상 상사에게 아첨하려고 한다.
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I refuse to lick anyone's boots just to get ahead.
나는 성공하기 위해 누구에게도 아첨하지 않을 거야.