suck up to

US /sʌk ʌp tə/
UK /sʌk ʌp tə/
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menjilat, mengampu

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.
Dia selalu menjilat bos untuk mendapatkan kenaikan pangkat.
I hate how she always sucks up to the teachers.
Saya benci bagaimana dia selalu menjilat guru-guru.