KISS UP TO Meaning and
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Kiss up to, also known as brown-nose or suck up, is a slang phrase that refers to the act of displaying exaggerated flattery or excessive praise towards someone in a bid to gain favor or curry their favor. It involves deliberately ingratiating oneself with someone, often in a subservient or obsequious manner, with the intention of obtaining some form of privilege, promotion, or personal advantage.
The term "kiss up to" has its origins in the idea of physically kissing somebody's posterior, which symbolizes the extreme effort of being overly courteous or deferential. It signifies an attempt to gain approval or attention by indulging in excessive flattery or providing unwarranted compliments.
People who engage in "kissing up" may use various tactics such as complimenting the person excessively, agreeing blindly with their every opinion, or performing menial tasks to demonstrate their subservience. The intention behind this behavior is to manipulate the person into thinking favorably of them, often at the expense of their own integrity or authenticity.
However, the act of "kissing up to" can be seen as insincere and disingenuous since the motivations behind the flattery are often self-serving and lack genuine respect or admiration for the person being flattered. It is generally perceived negatively, as an unethical or opportunistic behavior aimed at gaining personal benefits rather than establishing genuine relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
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Idioms with the word KISS UP TO
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The idiom "kiss up to someone" means to excessively flatter or praise someone, usually in order to gain favor, approval, or special treatment from them.
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The idiom "kiss up to someone" means to excessively flatter or praise someone, usually in order to gain favor or approval from them. It refers to ingratiation or behaving obsequiously towards a person in a subservient manner in order to gain some advantage.
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kiss up to
To excessively flatter, praise, or be overly nice to someone, especially in order to gain favor or advantage.
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