suck up to
US /sʌk ʌp tə/
UK /sʌk ʌp tə/
1.
puxar o saco, bajular
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.
Ele está sempre puxando o saco do chefe para conseguir uma promoção.
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I hate how she always sucks up to the teachers.
Eu odeio como ela sempre puxa o saco dos professores.