suck up to
US /sʌk ʌp tə/
UK /sʌk ʌp tə/
1.
아첨하다, 비위 맞추다
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.
그는 승진하려고 항상 상사에게 아첨하고 있어.
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I hate how she always sucks up to the teachers.
나는 그녀가 항상 선생님들에게 아첨하는 것이 싫어.