lick someone's boots
US /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
UK /lɪk ˈsʌm.wʌnz buːts/
1.
lamber as botas de alguém, puxar o saco
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.
Ele está sempre tentando lamber as botas do chefe para conseguir uma promoção.
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I refuse to lick anyone's boots just to get ahead.
Eu me recuso a lamber as botas de alguém só para progredir.