lick someone's boots

US /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
UK /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
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1.

iemands laarzen likken, slijmen

to behave in a very humble or subservient way towards someone in authority, often to gain favor

:
He's always trying to lick the boss's boots to get a promotion.
Hij probeert altijd de baas te slijmen om promotie te krijgen.
I refuse to lick anyone's boots just to get ahead.
Ik weiger iemands laarzen te likken om vooruit te komen.