apple-polish
[ ap-uhl-pol-ish ]
verb (used without object)
to curry favor with someone, especially in an obsequious or flattering manner.
verb (used with object)
to curry favor with (someone).
Origin of apple-polish
1Other words from apple-polish
- apple polisher, ap·ple-pol·ish·er, noun
Words Nearby apple-polish
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